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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.96, 21,086.82 and 6,655.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.96, 21,086.82 and 6,655.42 is: 9,988.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.96 : 21,086.82 = 6,655.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.96/21,086.82 = 6,655.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.96x = 21,086.82 × 6,655.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.96x = 140,341,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,341,698.00/14,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.05

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