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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,069.99, 21,108.95 and 5,755.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,069.99, 21,108.95 and 5,755.97 is: 8,635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,069.99 : 21,108.95 = 5,755.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,069.99/21,108.95 = 5,755.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,069.99x = 21,108.95 × 5,755.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,069.99x = 121,502,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,502,482.93/14,069.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.58

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