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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.65, 21,049.61 and 4,674.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.65, 21,049.61 and 4,674.87 is: 7,010.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.65 : 21,049.61 = 4,674.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.65/21,049.61 = 4,674.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.65x = 21,049.61 × 4,674.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.65x = 98,404,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,404,166.93/14,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.52

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