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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006.62, 21,009.68 and 3,476.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006.62, 21,009.68 and 3,476.67 is: 5,214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006.62 : 21,009.68 = 3,476.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006.62/21,009.68 = 3,476.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006.62x = 21,009.68 × 3,476.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006.62x = 73,043,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,043,706.78/14,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.94

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