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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,063.96, 21,095.94 and 3,675.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,063.96, 21,095.94 and 3,675.62 is: 5,513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,063.96 : 21,095.94 = 3,675.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,063.96/21,095.94 = 3,675.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,063.96x = 21,095.94 × 3,675.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,063.96x = 77,540,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,540,658.98/14,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.43

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