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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.58, 21,377.37 and 3,863.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.58, 21,377.37 and 3,863.33 is: 5,795.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.58 : 21,377.37 = 3,863.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.58/21,377.37 = 3,863.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.58x = 21,377.37 × 3,863.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.58x = 82,587,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,587,834.84/14,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.00

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