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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006.82, 21,002.92 and 4,144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006.82, 21,002.92 and 4,144.76 is: 6,214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006.82 : 21,002.92 = 4,144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006.82/21,002.92 = 4,144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006.82x = 21,002.92 × 4,144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006.82x = 87,052,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,052,062.70/14,006.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.98

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