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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.72, 21,036.18 and 4,672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.72, 21,036.18 and 4,672.56 is: 7,003.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.72 : 21,036.18 = 4,672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.72/21,036.18 = 4,672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.72x = 21,036.18 × 4,672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.72x = 98,292,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,292,813.22/14,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.55

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