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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.27, 21,046.80 and 4,671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.27, 21,046.80 and 4,671.72 is: 7,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.27 : 21,046.80 = 4,671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.27/21,046.80 = 4,671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.27x = 21,046.80 × 4,671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.27x = 98,324,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,324,756.50/14,034.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.05

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