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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.67, 21,399.42 and 3,736.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.67, 21,399.42 and 3,736.52 is: 5,604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.67 : 21,399.42 = 3,736.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.67/21,399.42 = 3,736.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.67x = 21,399.42 × 3,736.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.67x = 79,959,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,959,360.82/14,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.63

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