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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.28, 21,069.73 and 6,651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.28, 21,069.73 and 6,651.92 is: 9,970.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.28 : 21,069.73 = 6,651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.28/21,069.73 = 6,651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.28x = 21,069.73 × 6,651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.28x = 140,154,158.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,154,158.38/14,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,970.93

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