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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.67, 21,396.42 and 3,734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.67, 21,396.42 and 3,734.52 is: 5,601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.67 : 21,396.42 = 3,734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.67/21,396.42 = 3,734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.67x = 21,396.42 × 3,734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.67x = 79,905,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,905,358.42/14,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.63

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