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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,106.69, 21,161.32 and 3,718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,106.69, 21,161.32 and 3,718.44 is: 5,578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,106.69 : 21,161.32 = 3,718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,106.69/21,161.32 = 3,718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,106.69x = 21,161.32 × 3,718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,106.69x = 78,687,080.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,687,080.15/14,106.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.00

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