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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.92, 21,068.10 and 4,686.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.92, 21,068.10 and 4,686.56 is: 7,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.92 : 21,068.10 = 4,686.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.92/21,068.10 = 4,686.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.92x = 21,068.10 × 4,686.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.92x = 98,736,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,736,888.40/14,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.08

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