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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.86, 21,043.22 and 4,669.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.86, 21,043.22 and 4,669.37 is: 7,002.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.86 : 21,043.22 = 4,669.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.86/21,043.22 = 4,669.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.86x = 21,043.22 × 4,669.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.86x = 98,258,580.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,258,580.17/14,031.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.53

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