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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,019.35, 21,029.09 and 4,158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,019.35, 21,029.09 and 4,158.69 is: 6,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,019.35 : 21,029.09 = 4,158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,019.35/21,029.09 = 4,158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,019.35x = 21,029.09 × 4,158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,019.35x = 87,453,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,453,445.50/14,019.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.06

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