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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.06, 21,050.76 and 4,170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.06, 21,050.76 and 4,170.66 is: 6,257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.06 : 21,050.76 = 4,170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.06/21,050.76 = 4,170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.06x = 21,050.76 × 4,170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.06x = 87,795,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,795,562.70/14,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.23

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