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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,017.76, 21,026.64 and 3,629.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,017.76, 21,026.64 and 3,629.54 is: 5,444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,017.76 : 21,026.64 = 3,629.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,017.76/21,026.64 = 3,629.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,017.76x = 21,026.64 × 3,629.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,017.76x = 76,317,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,317,030.95/14,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.31

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