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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.66, 21,493.46 and 3,799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.66, 21,493.46 and 3,799.44 is: 5,698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.66 : 21,493.46 = 3,799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.66/21,493.46 = 3,799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.66x = 21,493.46 × 3,799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.66x = 81,663,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,663,111.66/14,329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.89

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