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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,064.62, 21,092.67 and 4,702.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,064.62, 21,092.67 and 4,702.23 is: 7,051.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,064.62 : 21,092.67 = 4,702.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,064.62/21,092.67 = 4,702.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,064.62x = 21,092.67 × 4,702.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,064.62x = 99,182,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,182,585.65/14,064.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.92

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