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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.38, 21,053.61 and 4,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.38, 21,053.61 and 4,675.02 is: 7,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.38 : 21,053.61 = 4,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.38/21,053.61 = 4,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.38x = 21,053.61 × 4,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.38x = 98,426,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,426,047.82/14,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.71

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