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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.85, 21,047.72 and 4,672.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.85, 21,047.72 and 4,672.35 is: 7,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.85 : 21,047.72 = 4,672.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.85/21,047.72 = 4,672.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.85x = 21,047.72 × 4,672.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.85x = 98,342,387.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,342,387.63/14,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.01

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