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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.06, 21,265.96 and 14,061.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.06, 21,265.96 and 14,061.62 is: 21,101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.06 : 21,265.96 = 14,061.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.06/21,265.96 = 14,061.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.06x = 21,265.96 × 14,061.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.06x = 299,033,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,033,848.46/14,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,101.73

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