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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,021.82, 21,035.97 and 4,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,021.82, 21,035.97 and 4,160.88 is: 6,242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,021.82 : 21,035.97 = 4,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,021.82/21,035.97 = 4,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,021.82x = 21,035.97 × 4,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,021.82x = 87,528,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,528,146.85/14,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.28

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