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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.82, 21,006.67 and 3,474.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.82, 21,006.67 and 3,474.87 is: 5,212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.82 : 21,006.67 = 3,474.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.82/21,006.67 = 3,474.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.82x = 21,006.67 × 3,474.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.82x = 72,995,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,995,447.38/14,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.17

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