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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.39, 21,014.16 and 4,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.39, 21,014.16 and 4,147.44 is: 6,222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.39 : 21,014.16 = 4,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.39/21,014.16 = 4,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.39x = 21,014.16 × 4,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.39x = 87,154,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,154,885.06/14,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.06

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