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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.16, 21,033.81 and 3,635.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.16, 21,033.81 and 3,635.91 is: 5,453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.16 : 21,033.81 = 3,635.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.16/21,033.81 = 3,635.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.16x = 21,033.81 × 3,635.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.16x = 76,477,040.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,477,040.12/14,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.23

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