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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.69, 21,105.88 and 6,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.69, 21,105.88 and 6,277.50 is: 9,417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.69 : 21,105.88 = 6,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.69/21,105.88 = 6,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.69x = 21,105.88 × 6,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.69x = 132,492,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,492,146.01/14,068.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,417.52

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