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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,039.65, 21,054.10 and 4,677.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,039.65, 21,054.10 and 4,677.87 is: 7,015.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,039.65 : 21,054.10 = 4,677.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,039.65/21,054.10 = 4,677.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,039.65x = 21,054.10 × 4,677.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,039.65x = 98,488,342.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,488,342.77/14,039.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.01

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