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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.56, 21,038.40 and 4,667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.56, 21,038.40 and 4,667.20 is: 7,000.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.56 : 21,038.40 = 4,667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.56/21,038.40 = 4,667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.56x = 21,038.40 × 4,667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.56x = 98,190,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,190,420.48/14,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,000.32

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