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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,106.19, 21,160.56 and 3,717.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,106.19, 21,160.56 and 3,717.94 is: 5,577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,106.19 : 21,160.56 = 3,717.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,106.19/21,160.56 = 3,717.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,106.19x = 21,160.56 × 3,717.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,106.19x = 78,673,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,673,653.49/14,106.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.24

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