Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.06, 21,007.59 and 3,616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,005.06, 21,007.59 and 3,616 is: 5,424
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,005.06 : 21,007.59 = 3,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,005.06/21,007.59 = 3,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,005.06x = 21,007.59 × 3,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,005.06x = 75,963,445.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,963,445.44/14,005.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,424
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