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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.24, 21,039.85 and 4,667.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.24, 21,039.85 and 4,667.99 is: 6,999.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.24 : 21,039.85 = 4,667.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.24/21,039.85 = 4,667.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.24x = 21,039.85 × 4,667.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.24x = 98,213,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,213,857.97/14,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.66

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