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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.67, 21,037.91 and 4,164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.67, 21,037.91 and 4,164.66 is: 6,245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.67 : 21,037.91 = 4,164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.67/21,037.91 = 4,164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.67x = 21,037.91 × 4,164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.67x = 87,615,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,615,721.44/14,027.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.92

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