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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.84, 21,092.36 and 4,698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.84, 21,092.36 and 4,698.96 is: 7,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.84 : 21,092.36 = 4,698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.84/21,092.36 = 4,698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.84x = 21,092.36 × 4,698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.84x = 99,112,155.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,112,155.95/14,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.31

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