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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.47, 21,399.44 and 3,735.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.47, 21,399.44 and 3,735.45 is: 5,603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.47 : 21,399.44 = 3,735.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.47/21,399.44 = 3,735.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.47x = 21,399.44 × 3,735.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.47x = 79,936,538.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,936,538.15/14,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.50

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