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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.70, 21,317.61 and 3,680.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.70, 21,317.61 and 3,680.97 is: 5,521.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.70 : 21,317.61 = 3,680.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.70/21,317.61 = 3,680.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.70x = 21,317.61 × 3,680.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.70x = 78,469,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,469,411.18/14,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.47

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