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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257.97, 21,386.96 and 3,869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257.97, 21,386.96 and 3,869.72 is: 5,804.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257.97 : 21,386.96 = 3,869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257.97/21,386.96 = 3,869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257.97x = 21,386.96 × 3,869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257.97x = 82,761,546.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,761,546.85/14,257.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,804.58

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