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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,011.59, 21,017.35 and 4,150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,011.59, 21,017.35 and 4,150.09 is: 6,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,011.59 : 21,017.35 = 4,150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,011.59/21,017.35 = 4,150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,011.59x = 21,017.35 × 4,150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,011.59x = 87,223,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,223,894.06/14,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.12

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