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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.76, 21,036.86 and 6,529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.76, 21,036.86 and 6,529.18 is: 9,785.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.76 : 21,036.86 = 6,529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.76/21,036.86 = 6,529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.76x = 21,036.86 × 6,529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.76x = 137,353,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,353,445.57/14,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.96

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