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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.86, 21,033.69 and 4,161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.86, 21,033.69 and 4,161.82 is: 6,241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.86 : 21,033.69 = 4,161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.86/21,033.69 = 4,161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.86x = 21,033.69 × 4,161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.86x = 87,538,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,538,431.72/14,024.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.66

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