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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.08, 21,043.84 and 4,166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.08, 21,043.84 and 4,166.14 is: 6,250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.08 : 21,043.84 = 4,166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.08/21,043.84 = 4,166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.08x = 21,043.84 × 4,166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.08x = 87,671,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,671,583.58/14,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.17

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