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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.58, 21,103.98 and 4,708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.58, 21,103.98 and 4,708.64 is: 7,063.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.58 : 21,103.98 = 4,708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.58/21,103.98 = 4,708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.58x = 21,103.98 × 4,708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.58x = 99,371,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,371,097.15/14,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.34

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