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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.78, 21,042.59 and 4,166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.78, 21,042.59 and 4,166.24 is: 6,249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.78 : 21,042.59 = 4,166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.78/21,042.59 = 4,166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.78x = 21,042.59 × 4,166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.78x = 87,668,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,668,354.12/14,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.62

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