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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.95, 21,422.69 and 3,893.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.95, 21,422.69 and 3,893.70 is: 5,840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.95 : 21,422.69 = 3,893.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.95/21,422.69 = 3,893.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.95x = 21,422.69 × 3,893.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.95x = 83,413,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,413,447.72/14,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.48

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