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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.34, 21,056.46 and 4,679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.34, 21,056.46 and 4,679.06 is: 7,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.34 : 21,056.46 = 4,679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.34/21,056.46 = 4,679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.34x = 21,056.46 × 4,679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.34x = 98,524,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,524,439.73/14,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.24

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