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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,065.52, 21,097.71 and 3,535.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,065.52, 21,097.71 and 3,535.62 is: 5,303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,065.52 : 21,097.71 = 3,535.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,065.52/21,097.71 = 3,535.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,065.52x = 21,097.71 × 3,535.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,065.52x = 74,593,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,593,485.43/14,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.29

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