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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.76, 21,067.80 and 4,685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.76, 21,067.80 and 4,685.92 is: 7,028.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.76 : 21,067.80 = 4,685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.76/21,067.80 = 4,685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.76x = 21,067.80 × 4,685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.76x = 98,722,025.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,722,025.38/14,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.10

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