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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,128.53, 21,188.70 and 5,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,128.53, 21,188.70 and 5,695.02 is: 8,540.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,128.53 : 21,188.70 = 5,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,128.53/21,188.70 = 5,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,128.53x = 21,188.70 × 5,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,128.53x = 120,670,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,670,070.27/14,128.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,540.88

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