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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.49, 21,040.23 and 4,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.49, 21,040.23 and 4,668.24 is: 7,000.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.49 : 21,040.23 = 4,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.49/21,040.23 = 4,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.49x = 21,040.23 × 4,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.49x = 98,220,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,220,872.55/14,031.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,000.03

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