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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.22, 21,397.57 and 3,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.22, 21,397.57 and 3,734.20 is: 5,601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.22 : 21,397.57 = 3,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.22/21,397.57 = 3,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.22x = 21,397.57 × 3,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.22x = 79,902,823.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,902,823.31/14,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.62

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