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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.52, 21,095.80 and 4,699.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.52, 21,095.80 and 4,699.74 is: 7,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.52 : 21,095.80 = 4,699.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.52/21,095.80 = 4,699.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.52x = 21,095.80 × 4,699.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.52x = 99,144,775.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,144,775.09/14,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.29

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