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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,419.39, 21,630.35 and 4,031.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,419.39, 21,630.35 and 4,031.17 is: 6,047.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,419.39 : 21,630.35 = 4,031.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,419.39/21,630.35 = 4,031.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,419.39x = 21,630.35 × 4,031.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,419.39x = 87,195,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,195,618.01/14,419.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.11

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