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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.82, 21,145.26 and 5,775.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.82, 21,145.26 and 5,775.33 is: 8,663.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.82 : 21,145.26 = 5,775.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.82/21,145.26 = 5,775.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.82x = 21,145.26 × 5,775.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.82x = 122,120,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,120,854.44/14,096.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.01

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