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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.68, 21,062.26 and 4,187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.68, 21,062.26 and 4,187.64 is: 6,281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.68 : 21,062.26 = 4,187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.68/21,062.26 = 4,187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.68x = 21,062.26 × 4,187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.68x = 88,201,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,201,162.47/14,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,281.38

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