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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,094.61, 21,142.91 and 5,661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,094.61, 21,142.91 and 5,661.12 is: 8,492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094.61 : 21,142.91 = 5,661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094.61/21,142.91 = 5,661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094.61x = 21,142.91 × 5,661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094.61x = 119,692,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,692,550.66/14,094.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.08

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