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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,098.09, 63,147.83 and 14,017.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,098.09, 63,147.83 and 14,017.73 is: 21,026.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,098.09 : 63,147.83 = 14,017.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,098.09/63,147.83 = 14,017.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,098.09x = 63,147.83 × 14,017.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,098.09x = 885,188,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,188,845.20/42,098.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.82

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