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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.50, 21,102.21 and 3,538.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.50, 21,102.21 and 3,538.62 is: 5,307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.50 : 21,102.21 = 3,538.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.50/21,102.21 = 3,538.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.50x = 21,102.21 × 3,538.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.50x = 74,672,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,672,702.35/14,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,307.79

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