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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.63, 21,072.96 and 4,186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.63, 21,072.96 and 4,186.69 is: 6,280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.63 : 21,072.96 = 4,186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.63/21,072.96 = 4,186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.63x = 21,072.96 × 4,186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.63x = 88,225,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,225,950.90/14,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,280.93

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