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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014.08, 21,021.66 and 5,693.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014.08, 21,021.66 and 5,693.90 is: 8,541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014.08 : 21,021.66 = 5,693.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014.08/21,021.66 = 5,693.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014.08x = 21,021.66 × 5,693.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014.08x = 119,695,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,695,124.77/14,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.06

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