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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.88, 21,039.30 and 4,668.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.88, 21,039.30 and 4,668.06 is: 7,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.88 : 21,039.30 = 4,668.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.88/21,039.30 = 4,668.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.88x = 21,039.30 × 4,668.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.88x = 98,212,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,212,714.76/14,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.25

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