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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.71, 21,055.51 and 4,678.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.71, 21,055.51 and 4,678.45 is: 7,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.71 : 21,055.51 = 4,678.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.71/21,055.51 = 4,678.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.71x = 21,055.51 × 4,678.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.71x = 98,507,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,507,103.97/14,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.32

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