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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.62, 21,092.63 and 4,699.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.62, 21,092.63 and 4,699.71 is: 7,050.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.62 : 21,092.63 = 4,699.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.62/21,092.63 = 4,699.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.62x = 21,092.63 × 4,699.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.62x = 99,129,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,129,220.64/14,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.63

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