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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.69, 21,086.92 and 4,699.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.69, 21,086.92 and 4,699.45 is: 7,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.69 : 21,086.92 = 4,699.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.69/21,086.92 = 4,699.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.69x = 21,086.92 × 4,699.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.69x = 99,096,926.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,096,926.19/14,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.80

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