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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,069.79, 21,096.89 and 5,755.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,069.79, 21,096.89 and 5,755.65 is: 8,630.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,069.79 : 21,096.89 = 5,755.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,069.79/21,096.89 = 5,755.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,069.79x = 21,096.89 × 5,755.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,069.79x = 121,426,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,426,314.93/14,069.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.29

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