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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.54, 21,045.93 and 4,671.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.54, 21,045.93 and 4,671.37 is: 7,005.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.54 : 21,045.93 = 4,671.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.54/21,045.93 = 4,671.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.54x = 21,045.93 × 4,671.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.54x = 98,313,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,313,326.02/14,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.60

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