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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,076.59, 21,111.81 and 4,717.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,076.59, 21,111.81 and 4,717.94 is: 7,075.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076.59 : 21,111.81 = 4,717.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076.59/21,111.81 = 4,717.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076.59x = 21,111.81 × 4,717.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076.59x = 99,604,147.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,604,147.31/14,076.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.87

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