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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.15, 21,144.38 and 3,707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.15, 21,144.38 and 3,707.90 is: 5,561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.15 : 21,144.38 = 3,707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.15/21,144.38 = 3,707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.15x = 21,144.38 × 3,707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.15x = 78,401,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,401,122.34/14,096.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.88

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