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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.54, 21,044.82 and 4,665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.54, 21,044.82 and 4,665.48 is: 6,998.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.54 : 21,044.82 = 4,665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.54/21,044.82 = 4,665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.54x = 21,044.82 × 4,665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.54x = 98,184,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,184,186.81/14,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.89

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