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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.95, 21,050.46 and 4,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.95, 21,050.46 and 4,036.22 is: 6,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.95 : 21,050.46 = 4,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.95/21,050.46 = 4,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.95x = 21,050.46 × 4,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.95x = 84,964,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,964,287.66/14,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.06

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