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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,001.89, 21,002.76 and 4,141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,001.89, 21,002.76 and 4,141.22 is: 6,211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,001.89 : 21,002.76 = 4,141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,001.89/21,002.76 = 4,141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,001.89x = 21,002.76 × 4,141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,001.89x = 86,976,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,976,944.75/14,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.80

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