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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,108.08, 21,169.06 and 5,674.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,108.08, 21,169.06 and 5,674.25 is: 8,514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,108.08 : 21,169.06 = 5,674.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,108.08/21,169.06 = 5,674.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,108.08x = 21,169.06 × 5,674.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,108.08x = 120,118,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,118,404.49/14,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.16

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