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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.96, 21,055.43 and 4,176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.96, 21,055.43 and 4,176.22 is: 6,264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.96 : 21,055.43 = 4,176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.96/21,055.43 = 4,176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.96x = 21,055.43 × 4,176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.96x = 87,931,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,931,981.72/14,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.32

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