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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.30, 21,503.96 and 3,805.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.30, 21,503.96 and 3,805.23 is: 5,708.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.30 : 21,503.96 = 3,805.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.30/21,503.96 = 3,805.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.30x = 21,503.96 × 3,805.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.30x = 81,827,513.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,827,513.71/14,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.11

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