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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,047.64, 21,064.52 and 4,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,047.64, 21,064.52 and 4,684.44 is: 7,024.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,047.64 : 21,064.52 = 4,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,047.64/21,064.52 = 4,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,047.64x = 21,064.52 × 4,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,047.64x = 98,675,480.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,675,480.07/14,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.35

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