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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.93, 21,379.10 and 3,723.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.93, 21,379.10 and 3,723.34 is: 5,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.93 : 21,379.10 = 3,723.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.93/21,379.10 = 3,723.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.93x = 21,379.10 × 3,723.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.93x = 79,601,658.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,601,658.19/14,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.32

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