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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.59, 21,056.97 and 4,174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.59, 21,056.97 and 4,174.85 is: 6,263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.59 : 21,056.97 = 4,174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.59/21,056.97 = 4,174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.59x = 21,056.97 × 4,174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.59x = 87,909,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,909,585.92/14,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.33

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