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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,067.83, 21,102.86 and 4,707.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,067.83, 21,102.86 and 4,707.89 is: 7,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,067.83 : 21,102.86 = 4,707.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,067.83/21,102.86 = 4,707.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,067.83x = 21,102.86 × 4,707.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,067.83x = 99,349,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,349,972.78/14,067.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.21

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