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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.79, 21,034.29 and 4,666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.79, 21,034.29 and 4,666.82 is: 6,997.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.79 : 21,034.29 = 4,666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.79/21,034.29 = 4,666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.79x = 21,034.29 × 4,666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.79x = 98,163,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,163,245.26/14,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.77

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