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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.69, 21,139.97 and 4,732.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.69, 21,139.97 and 4,732.61 is: 7,099.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.69 : 21,139.97 = 4,732.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.69/21,139.97 = 4,732.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.69x = 21,139.97 × 4,732.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.69x = 100,047,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,047,233.42/14,091.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.73

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