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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.38, 21,044.86 and 4,668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.38, 21,044.86 and 4,668.90 is: 7,004.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.38 : 21,044.86 = 4,668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.38/21,044.86 = 4,668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.38x = 21,044.86 × 4,668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.38x = 98,256,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,256,346.85/14,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.61

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