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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,064.96, 21,097.44 and 3,676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,064.96, 21,097.44 and 3,676.62 is: 5,514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,064.96 : 21,097.44 = 3,676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,064.96/21,097.44 = 3,676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,064.96x = 21,097.44 × 3,676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,064.96x = 77,567,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,567,269.85/14,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.93

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