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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.59, 21,099.74 and 4,206.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.59, 21,099.74 and 4,206.59 is: 6,308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.59 : 21,099.74 = 4,206.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.59/21,099.74 = 4,206.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.59x = 21,099.74 × 4,206.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.59x = 88,757,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,757,955.29/14,068.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,308.94

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