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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.72, 21,388.09 and 3,870.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.72, 21,388.09 and 3,870.47 is: 5,805.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.72 : 21,388.09 = 3,870.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.72/21,388.09 = 3,870.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.72x = 21,388.09 × 3,870.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.72x = 82,781,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,781,960.70/14,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.71

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