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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,115.68, 21,173.55 and 3,585.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,115.68, 21,173.55 and 3,585.68 is: 5,378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,115.68 : 21,173.55 = 3,585.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,115.68/21,173.55 = 3,585.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,115.68x = 21,173.55 × 3,585.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,115.68x = 75,921,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,921,468.90/14,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,378.52

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