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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.89, 21,016.41 and 4,148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.89, 21,016.41 and 4,148.94 is: 6,224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.89 : 21,016.41 = 4,148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.89/21,016.41 = 4,148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.89x = 21,016.41 × 4,148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.89x = 87,195,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,195,745.29/14,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,224.32

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