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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,069.74, 21,096.81 and 5,755.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,069.74, 21,096.81 and 5,755.59 is: 8,630.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,069.74 : 21,096.81 = 5,755.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,069.74/21,096.81 = 5,755.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,069.74x = 21,096.81 × 5,755.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,069.74x = 121,424,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,424,588.67/14,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.20

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