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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.28, 21,049.88 and 4,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.28, 21,049.88 and 4,673.80 is: 7,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.28 : 21,049.88 = 4,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.28/21,049.88 = 4,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.28x = 21,049.88 × 4,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.28x = 98,382,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,382,823.89/14,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.18

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