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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.23, 21,033.94 and 4,671.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.23, 21,033.94 and 4,671.05 is: 7,001.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.23 : 21,033.94 = 4,671.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.23/21,033.94 = 4,671.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.23x = 21,033.94 × 4,671.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.23x = 98,250,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,250,562.08/14,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.28

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