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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.30, 21,007.95 and 4,143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.30, 21,007.95 and 4,143.70 is: 6,215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.30 : 21,007.95 = 4,143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.30/21,007.95 = 4,143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.30x = 21,007.95 × 4,143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.30x = 87,050,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,050,642.42/14,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,215.55

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