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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.91, 21,089.85 and 3,671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.91, 21,089.85 and 3,671.66 is: 5,507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.91 : 21,089.85 = 3,671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.91/21,089.85 = 3,671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.91x = 21,089.85 × 3,671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.91x = 77,434,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,434,653.20/14,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.48

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