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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.63, 21,092.76 and 4,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.63, 21,092.76 and 4,710.44 is: 7,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.63 : 21,092.76 = 4,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.63/21,092.76 = 4,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.63x = 21,092.76 × 4,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.63x = 99,356,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,356,074.95/14,072.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.24

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