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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.92, 21,062.09 and 4,683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.92, 21,062.09 and 4,683.02 is: 7,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.92 : 21,062.09 = 4,683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.92/21,062.09 = 4,683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.92x = 21,062.09 × 4,683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.92x = 98,634,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,634,068.77/14,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.76

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