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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.84, 21,085.26 and 4,695.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.84, 21,085.26 and 4,695.13 is: 7,042.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.84 : 21,085.26 = 4,695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.84/21,085.26 = 4,695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.84x = 21,085.26 × 4,695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.84x = 98,998,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,998,036.78/14,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.70

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