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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.06, 21,544.50 and 3,689.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.06, 21,544.50 and 3,689.38 is: 5,534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.06 : 21,544.50 = 3,689.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.06/21,544.50 = 3,689.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.06x = 21,544.50 × 3,689.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.06x = 79,485,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,485,847.41/14,363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.05

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