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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,022.98, 21,029.91 and 4,660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,022.98, 21,029.91 and 4,660.48 is: 6,989.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,022.98 : 21,029.91 = 4,660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,022.98/21,029.91 = 4,660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,022.98x = 21,029.91 × 4,660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,022.98x = 98,009,474.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,009,474.96/14,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.21

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