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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.93, 21,056.15 and 7,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.93, 21,056.15 and 7,012.98 is: 10,526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.93 : 21,056.15 = 7,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.93/21,056.15 = 7,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.93x = 21,056.15 × 7,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.93x = 147,666,376.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,666,376.36/14,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.59

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