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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.70, 21,404.55 and 3,881.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.70, 21,404.55 and 3,881.45 is: 5,822.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.70 : 21,404.55 = 3,881.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.70/21,404.55 = 3,881.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.70x = 21,404.55 × 3,881.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.70x = 83,080,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,080,690.60/14,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.18

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