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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.28, 21,074.22 and 6,654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.28, 21,074.22 and 6,654.92 is: 9,975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.28 : 21,074.22 = 6,654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.28/21,074.22 = 6,654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.28x = 21,074.22 × 6,654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.28x = 140,247,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,247,248.16/14,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.42

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