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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,054.58, 21,074.99 and 4,691.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,054.58, 21,074.99 and 4,691.39 is: 7,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,054.58 : 21,074.99 = 4,691.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,054.58/21,074.99 = 4,691.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,054.58x = 21,074.99 × 4,691.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,054.58x = 98,870,868.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,870,868.50/14,054.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.78

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