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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.58, 21,053.31 and 5,713.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.58, 21,053.31 and 5,713.62 is: 8,570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.58 : 21,053.31 = 5,713.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.58/21,053.31 = 5,713.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.58x = 21,053.31 × 5,713.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.58x = 120,290,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,290,613.08/14,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,570.41

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