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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.16, 21,097.71 and 4,706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.16, 21,097.71 and 4,706.74 is: 7,056.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.16 : 21,097.71 = 4,706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.16/21,097.71 = 4,706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.16x = 21,097.71 × 4,706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.16x = 99,301,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,301,435.57/14,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.59

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