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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.41, 21,136.42 and 5,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.41, 21,136.42 and 5,332.01 is: 7,994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.41 : 21,136.42 = 5,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.41/21,136.42 = 5,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.41x = 21,136.42 × 5,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.41x = 112,699,563.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,699,563.05/14,096.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.91

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