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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,030.24, 21,040.78 and 4,667.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,030.24, 21,040.78 and 4,667.74 is: 7,000.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,030.24 : 21,040.78 = 4,667.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,030.24/21,040.78 = 4,667.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,030.24x = 21,040.78 × 4,667.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,030.24x = 98,212,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,212,890.44/14,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,000.09

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