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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.87, 21,073.34 and 4,186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.87, 21,073.34 and 4,186.94 is: 6,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.87 : 21,073.34 = 4,186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.87/21,073.34 = 4,186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.87x = 21,073.34 × 4,186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.87x = 88,232,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,232,810.18/14,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,281.31

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