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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,605.38, 21,908.06 and 3,512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,605.38, 21,908.06 and 3,512.06 is: 5,268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,605.38 : 21,908.06 = 3,512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,605.38/21,908.06 = 3,512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,605.38x = 21,908.06 × 3,512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,605.38x = 76,942,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,942,403.64/14,605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.09

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