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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.66, 21,134.05 and 5,778.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.66, 21,134.05 and 5,778.77 is: 8,663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.66 : 21,134.05 = 5,778.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.66/21,134.05 = 5,778.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.66x = 21,134.05 × 5,778.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.66x = 122,128,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,128,694.00/14,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.66

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