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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.92, 21,090.52 and 4,700.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.92, 21,090.52 and 4,700.72 is: 7,051.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.92 : 21,090.52 = 4,700.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.92/21,090.52 = 4,700.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.92x = 21,090.52 × 4,700.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.92x = 99,140,629.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,140,629.17/14,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.29

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