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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.70, 21,007.37 and 4,007.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.70, 21,007.37 and 4,007.59 is: 6,012.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.70 : 21,007.37 = 4,007.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.70/21,007.37 = 4,007.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.70x = 21,007.37 × 4,007.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.70x = 84,188,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,188,883.44/14,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.33

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