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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,086.06, 21,127.44 and 3,698.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,086.06, 21,127.44 and 3,698.62 is: 5,547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,086.06 : 21,127.44 = 3,698.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,086.06/21,127.44 = 3,698.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,086.06x = 21,127.44 × 3,698.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,086.06x = 78,142,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,142,372.13/14,086.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.50

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