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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,003.54, 21,009.41 and 4,143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,003.54, 21,009.41 and 4,143.08 is: 6,215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003.54 : 21,009.41 = 4,143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003.54/21,009.41 = 4,143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003.54x = 21,009.41 × 4,143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003.54x = 87,043,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,043,666.38/14,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,215.83

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