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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,001.35, 20,995.94 and 4,141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,001.35, 20,995.94 and 4,141.31 is: 6,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,001.35 : 20,995.94 = 4,141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,001.35/20,995.94 = 4,141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,001.35x = 20,995.94 × 4,141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,001.35x = 86,950,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,950,570.60/14,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,210.16

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