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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.68, 21,008.80 and 4,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.68, 21,008.80 and 4,145.12 is: 6,217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.68 : 21,008.80 = 4,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.68/21,008.80 = 4,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.68x = 21,008.80 × 4,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.68x = 87,083,997.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,083,997.06/14,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.76

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