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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,094.57, 21,143.10 and 3,706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,094.57, 21,143.10 and 3,706.32 is: 5,559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094.57 : 21,143.10 = 3,706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094.57/21,143.10 = 3,706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094.57x = 21,143.10 × 3,706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094.57x = 78,363,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,363,094.39/14,094.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.81

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