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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.73, 21,033.18 and 4,670.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.73, 21,033.18 and 4,670.55 is: 7,000.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.73 : 21,033.18 = 4,670.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.73/21,033.18 = 4,670.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.73x = 21,033.18 × 4,670.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.73x = 98,236,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,236,518.85/14,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,000.53

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