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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.61, 21,136.70 and 5,332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.61, 21,136.70 and 5,332.21 is: 7,995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.61 : 21,136.70 = 5,332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.61/21,136.70 = 5,332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.61x = 21,136.70 × 5,332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.61x = 112,705,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,705,323.11/14,096.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.21

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