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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.76, 21,041.78 and 3,639.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.76, 21,041.78 and 3,639.51 is: 5,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.76 : 21,041.78 = 3,639.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.76/21,041.78 = 3,639.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.76x = 21,041.78 × 3,639.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.76x = 76,581,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,581,750.53/14,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.30

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