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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.96, 21,057.39 and 4,679.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.96, 21,057.39 and 4,679.70 is: 7,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.96 : 21,057.39 = 4,679.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.96/21,057.39 = 4,679.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.96x = 21,057.39 × 4,679.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.96x = 98,542,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,542,244.58/14,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,017.20

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