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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.31, 21,042.45 and 4,669.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.31, 21,042.45 and 4,669.79 is: 7,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.31 : 21,042.45 = 4,669.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.31/21,042.45 = 4,669.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.31x = 21,042.45 × 4,669.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.31x = 98,263,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,263,717.37/14,032.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.68

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