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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.97, 21,092.52 and 7,045.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.97, 21,092.52 and 7,045.38 is: 10,562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.97 : 21,092.52 = 7,045.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.97/21,092.52 = 7,045.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.97x = 21,092.52 × 7,045.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.97x = 148,604,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,604,805.35/14,068.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,562.59

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