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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.13, 21,087.99 and 4,700.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.13, 21,087.99 and 4,700.12 is: 7,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.13 : 21,087.99 = 4,700.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.13/21,087.99 = 4,700.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.13x = 21,087.99 × 4,700.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.13x = 99,115,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,115,978.12/14,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.94

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