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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.06, 21,243.88 and 4,670.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.06, 21,243.88 and 4,670.54 is: 7,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.06 : 21,243.88 = 4,670.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.06/21,243.88 = 4,670.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.06x = 21,243.88 × 4,670.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.06x = 99,220,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,220,436.89/14,161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.57

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