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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.43, 21,023.40 and 6,127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.43, 21,023.40 and 6,127.86 is: 9,184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.43 : 21,023.40 = 6,127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.43/21,023.40 = 6,127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.43x = 21,023.40 × 6,127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.43x = 128,828,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,828,451.92/14,027.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.04

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