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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.08, 21,081.74 and 4,695.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.08, 21,081.74 and 4,695.89 is: 7,041.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.08 : 21,081.74 = 4,695.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.08/21,081.74 = 4,695.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.08x = 21,081.74 × 4,695.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.08x = 98,997,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,997,403.16/14,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.53

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