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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,065.24, 21,093.61 and 4,702.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,065.24, 21,093.61 and 4,702.86 is: 7,052.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,065.24 : 21,093.61 = 4,702.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,065.24/21,093.61 = 4,702.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,065.24x = 21,093.61 × 4,702.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,065.24x = 99,200,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,200,294.72/14,065.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.87

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