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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.26, 21,067.60 and 3,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.26, 21,067.60 and 3,656 is: 5,484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.26 : 21,067.60 = 3,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.26/21,067.60 = 3,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.26x = 21,067.60 × 3,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.26x = 77,023,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,023,145.60/14,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,484.31

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