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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.77, 21,046.05 and 4,671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.77, 21,046.05 and 4,671.22 is: 7,005.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.77 : 21,046.05 = 4,671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.77/21,046.05 = 4,671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.77x = 21,046.05 × 4,671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.77x = 98,310,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,310,729.68/14,033.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.30

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