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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.77, 21,063.15 and 4,683.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.77, 21,063.15 and 4,683.51 is: 7,022.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.77 : 21,063.15 = 4,683.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.77/21,063.15 = 4,683.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.77x = 21,063.15 × 4,683.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.77x = 98,649,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,649,473.66/14,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.93

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