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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068, 21,104.04 and 4,705.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068, 21,104.04 and 4,705.23 is: 7,058.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068 : 21,104.04 = 4,705.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068/21,104.04 = 4,705.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068x = 21,104.04 × 4,705.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068x = 99,299,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,299,362.13/14,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.53

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