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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.08, 21,103.23 and 4,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.08, 21,103.23 and 4,708.14 is: 7,062.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.08 : 21,103.23 = 4,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.08/21,103.23 = 4,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.08x = 21,103.23 × 4,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.08x = 99,356,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,356,961.29/14,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.58

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