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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.97, 21,394.19 and 3,731.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.97, 21,394.19 and 3,731.95 is: 5,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.97 : 21,394.19 = 3,731.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.97/21,394.19 = 3,731.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.97x = 21,394.19 × 3,731.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.97x = 79,842,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,842,083.44/14,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.25

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