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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,037.65, 21,051.10 and 4,675.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,037.65, 21,051.10 and 4,675.87 is: 7,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,037.65 : 21,051.10 = 4,675.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,037.65/21,051.10 = 4,675.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,037.65x = 21,051.10 × 4,675.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,037.65x = 98,432,206.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,432,206.96/14,037.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.01

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