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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.36, 21,045.46 and 4,670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.36, 21,045.46 and 4,670.86 is: 7,004.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.36 : 21,045.46 = 4,670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.36/21,045.46 = 4,670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.36x = 21,045.46 × 4,670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.36x = 98,300,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,300,397.30/14,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.77

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