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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.84, 21,044.38 and 4,668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.84, 21,044.38 and 4,668.52 is: 7,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.84 : 21,044.38 = 4,668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.84/21,044.38 = 4,668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.84x = 21,044.38 × 4,668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.84x = 98,246,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,246,108.92/14,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.15

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