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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.99, 21,035.05 and 4,671.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.99, 21,035.05 and 4,671.81 is: 7,002.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.99 : 21,035.05 = 4,671.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.99/21,035.05 = 4,671.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.99x = 21,035.05 × 4,671.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.99x = 98,271,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,271,745.26/14,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.41

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