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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,003.26, 21,008.25 and 4,008.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,003.26, 21,008.25 and 4,008.15 is: 6,013.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003.26 : 21,008.25 = 4,008.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003.26/21,008.25 = 4,008.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003.26x = 21,008.25 × 4,008.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003.26x = 84,204,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,204,217.24/14,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.19

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