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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.67, 21,511.96 and 3,810.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.67, 21,511.96 and 3,810.54 is: 5,716.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.67 : 21,511.96 = 3,810.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.67/21,511.96 = 3,810.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.67x = 21,511.96 × 3,810.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.67x = 81,972,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,972,255.20/14,340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.07

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