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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.84, 21,059.34 and 7,123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.84, 21,059.34 and 7,123.24 is: 10,671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.84 : 21,059.34 = 7,123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.84/21,059.34 = 7,123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.84x = 21,059.34 × 7,123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.84x = 150,010,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,010,733.06/14,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,671.73

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