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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.27, 21,014.25 and 4,012.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.27, 21,014.25 and 4,012.15 is: 6,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.27 : 21,014.25 = 4,012.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.27/21,014.25 = 4,012.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.27x = 21,014.25 × 4,012.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.27x = 84,312,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,312,323.14/14,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.18

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