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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,051.63, 21,074.74 and 6,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,051.63, 21,074.74 and 6,553.12 is: 9,828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,051.63 : 21,074.74 = 6,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,051.63/21,074.74 = 6,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,051.63x = 21,074.74 × 6,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,051.63x = 138,105,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,105,300.19/14,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,828.42

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