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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.89, 21,002.67 and 4,145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.89, 21,002.67 and 4,145.94 is: 6,217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.89 : 21,002.67 = 4,145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.89/21,002.67 = 4,145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.89x = 21,002.67 × 4,145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.89x = 87,075,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,075,809.66/14,005.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.09

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