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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.08, 21,113.18 and 6,582.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.08, 21,113.18 and 6,582.32 is: 9,875.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.08 : 21,113.18 = 6,582.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.08/21,113.18 = 6,582.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.08x = 21,113.18 × 6,582.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.08x = 138,973,706.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,973,706.98/14,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,875.85

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