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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,071.61, 21,092.38 and 4,703.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,071.61, 21,092.38 and 4,703.05 is: 7,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,071.61 : 21,092.38 = 4,703.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,071.61/21,092.38 = 4,703.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,071.61x = 21,092.38 × 4,703.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,071.61x = 99,198,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,198,517.76/14,071.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.55

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