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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.98, 21,046.91 and 4,672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.98, 21,046.91 and 4,672.66 is: 7,006.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.98 : 21,046.91 = 4,672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.98/21,046.91 = 4,672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.98x = 21,046.91 × 4,672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.98x = 98,345,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,345,140.70/14,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.64

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