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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.41, 21,059.53 and 4,681.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.41, 21,059.53 and 4,681.14 is: 7,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.41 : 21,059.53 = 4,681.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.41/21,059.53 = 4,681.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.41x = 21,059.53 × 4,681.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.41x = 98,582,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,582,608.26/14,044.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.35

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