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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.39, 21,073.08 and 4,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.39, 21,073.08 and 4,697.20 is: 7,040.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.39 : 21,073.08 = 4,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.39/21,073.08 = 4,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.39x = 21,073.08 × 4,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.39x = 98,984,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,984,471.38/14,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.45

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