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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.58, 21,086.26 and 6,655.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.58, 21,086.26 and 6,655.05 is: 9,987.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.58 : 21,086.26 = 6,655.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.58/21,086.26 = 6,655.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.58x = 21,086.26 × 6,655.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.58x = 140,330,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,330,081.34/14,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.49

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