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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,022.12, 21,036.96 and 4,663.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,022.12, 21,036.96 and 4,663.65 is: 6,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,022.12 : 21,036.96 = 4,663.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,022.12/21,036.96 = 4,663.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,022.12x = 21,036.96 × 4,663.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,022.12x = 98,109,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,109,018.50/14,022.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.73

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