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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.51, 21,044.70 and 4,671.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.51, 21,044.70 and 4,671.21 is: 7,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.51 : 21,044.70 = 4,671.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.51/21,044.70 = 4,671.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.51x = 21,044.70 × 4,671.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.51x = 98,304,213.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,304,213.09/14,034.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.46

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