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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,030.93, 21,037.68 and 6,900.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,030.93, 21,037.68 and 6,900.97 is: 10,347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,030.93 : 21,037.68 = 6,900.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,030.93/21,037.68 = 6,900.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,030.93x = 21,037.68 × 6,900.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,030.93x = 145,180,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,180,258.86/14,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.16

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