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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.84, 21,061.68 and 4,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.84, 21,061.68 and 4,179.28 is: 6,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.84 : 21,061.68 = 4,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.84/21,061.68 = 4,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.84x = 21,061.68 × 4,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.84x = 88,022,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,022,657.99/14,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.60

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