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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.68, 21,016.02 and 3,480.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.68, 21,016.02 and 3,480.68 is: 5,221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.68 : 21,016.02 = 3,480.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.68/21,016.02 = 3,480.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.68x = 21,016.02 × 3,480.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.68x = 73,150,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,150,040.49/14,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.02

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