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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,063.72, 21,095.60 and 4,702.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,063.72, 21,095.60 and 4,702.01 is: 7,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,063.72 : 21,095.60 = 4,702.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,063.72/21,095.60 = 4,702.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,063.72x = 21,095.60 × 4,702.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,063.72x = 99,191,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,191,593.17/14,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.02

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