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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.54, 21,411.18 and 3,744.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.54, 21,411.18 and 3,744.34 is: 5,616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.54 : 21,411.18 = 3,744.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.54/21,411.18 = 3,744.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.54x = 21,411.18 × 3,744.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.54x = 80,170,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,170,737.72/14,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.34

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