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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.98, 21,051.93 and 4,676.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.98, 21,051.93 and 4,676.31 is: 7,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.98 : 21,051.93 = 4,676.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.98/21,051.93 = 4,676.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.98x = 21,051.93 × 4,676.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.98x = 98,445,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,445,269.65/14,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.78

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