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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.45, 21,061.72 and 4,180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.45, 21,061.72 and 4,180.82 is: 6,271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.45 : 21,061.72 = 4,180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.45/21,061.72 = 4,180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.45x = 21,061.72 × 4,180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.45x = 88,055,160.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,055,160.13/14,041.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,271.09

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