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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.97, 21,148.43 and 5,331.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.97, 21,148.43 and 5,331.69 is: 7,998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.97 : 21,148.43 = 5,331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.97/21,148.43 = 5,331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.97x = 21,148.43 × 5,331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.97x = 112,756,846.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,756,846.09/14,096.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.66

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