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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.58, 21,381.87 and 3,866.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.58, 21,381.87 and 3,866.33 is: 5,799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.58 : 21,381.87 = 3,866.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.58/21,381.87 = 3,866.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.58x = 21,381.87 × 3,866.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.58x = 82,669,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,669,365.44/14,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,799.50

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