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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.30, 21,061.74 and 4,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.30, 21,061.74 and 4,180.64 is: 6,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.30 : 21,061.74 = 4,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.30/21,061.74 = 4,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.30x = 21,061.74 × 4,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.30x = 88,051,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,051,552.71/14,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.90

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