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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006.12, 21,009.78 and 4,145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006.12, 21,009.78 and 4,145.18 is: 6,217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006.12 : 21,009.78 = 4,145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006.12/21,009.78 = 4,145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006.12x = 21,009.78 × 4,145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006.12x = 87,089,214.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,089,214.81/14,006.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.94

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