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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.70, 21,004.32 and 4,141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.70, 21,004.32 and 4,141.97 is: 6,213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.70 : 21,004.32 = 4,141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.70/21,004.32 = 4,141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.70x = 21,004.32 × 4,141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.70x = 86,999,158.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,999,158.29/14,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,213.03

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