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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.78, 21,086.04 and 6,154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.78, 21,086.04 and 6,154.21 is: 9,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.78 : 21,086.04 = 6,154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.78/21,086.04 = 6,154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.78x = 21,086.04 × 6,154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.78x = 129,767,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,767,967.66/14,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.33

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