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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,361.78, 21,540.96 and 3,832.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,361.78, 21,540.96 and 3,832.58 is: 5,748.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,361.78 : 21,540.96 = 3,832.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,361.78/21,540.96 = 3,832.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,361.78x = 21,540.96 × 3,832.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,361.78x = 82,557,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,557,452.48/14,361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,748.41

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