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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.61, 21,036.85 and 4,665.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.61, 21,036.85 and 4,665.11 is: 6,996.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.61 : 21,036.85 = 4,665.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.61/21,036.85 = 4,665.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.61x = 21,036.85 × 4,665.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.61x = 98,139,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,139,260.23/14,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.15

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