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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.06, 21,555.88 and 5,606.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.06, 21,555.88 and 5,606.19 is: 8,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.06 : 21,555.88 = 5,606.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.06/21,555.88 = 5,606.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.06x = 21,555.88 × 5,606.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.06x = 120,846,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,846,358.90/14,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.08

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