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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.69, 21,552.94 and 3,695.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.69, 21,552.94 and 3,695.03 is: 5,542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.69 : 21,552.94 = 3,695.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.69/21,552.94 = 3,695.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.69x = 21,552.94 × 3,695.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.69x = 79,638,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,638,759.89/14,368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.52

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