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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.08, 21,042.34 and 4,165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.08, 21,042.34 and 4,165.14 is: 6,248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.08 : 21,042.34 = 4,165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.08/21,042.34 = 4,165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.08x = 21,042.34 × 4,165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.08x = 87,644,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,644,292.03/14,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,248.67

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