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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.65, 21,063.56 and 4,180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.65, 21,063.56 and 4,180.17 is: 6,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.65 : 21,063.56 = 4,180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.65/21,063.56 = 4,180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.65x = 21,063.56 × 4,180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.65x = 88,049,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,049,240.70/14,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.58

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