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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.37, 21,243.74 and 4,673.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.37, 21,243.74 and 4,673.35 is: 7,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.37 : 21,243.74 = 4,673.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.37/21,243.74 = 4,673.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.37x = 21,243.74 × 4,673.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.37x = 99,279,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,279,355.45/14,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.07

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