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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.33, 21,050.46 and 4,170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.33, 21,050.46 and 4,170.57 is: 6,256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.33 : 21,050.46 = 4,170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.33/21,050.46 = 4,170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.33x = 21,050.46 × 4,170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.33x = 87,792,318.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,792,318.29/14,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.88

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