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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.39, 21,094.25 and 4,699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.39, 21,094.25 and 4,699.68 is: 7,050.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.39 : 21,094.25 = 4,699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.39/21,094.25 = 4,699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.39x = 21,094.25 × 4,699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.39x = 99,136,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,136,201.34/14,061.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.24

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