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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.69, 21,062.93 and 4,683.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.69, 21,062.93 and 4,683.43 is: 7,022.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.69 : 21,062.93 = 4,683.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.69/21,062.93 = 4,683.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.69x = 21,062.93 × 4,683.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.69x = 98,646,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,646,717.30/14,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.77

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