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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.65, 21,050.29 and 4,038.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.65, 21,050.29 and 4,038.64 is: 6,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.65 : 21,050.29 = 4,038.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.65/21,050.29 = 4,038.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.65x = 21,050.29 × 4,038.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.65x = 85,014,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,014,543.21/14,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.91

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