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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.52, 21,055.36 and 4,672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.52, 21,055.36 and 4,672.48 is: 7,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.52 : 21,055.36 = 4,672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.52/21,055.36 = 4,672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.52x = 21,055.36 × 4,672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.52x = 98,380,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,380,748.49/14,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.41

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