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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.09, 21,337.52 and 3,695.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.09, 21,337.52 and 3,695.09 is: 5,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.09 : 21,337.52 = 3,695.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.09/21,337.52 = 3,695.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.09x = 21,337.52 × 3,695.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.09x = 78,843,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,843,931.61/14,225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.60

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