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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.77, 21,044.55 and 4,670.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.77, 21,044.55 and 4,670.22 is: 7,003.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.77 : 21,044.55 = 4,670.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.77/21,044.55 = 4,670.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.77x = 21,044.55 × 4,670.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.77x = 98,282,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,282,678.30/14,032.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.80

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