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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.16, 21,098.52 and 6,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.16, 21,098.52 and 6,170.88 is: 9,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.16 : 21,098.52 = 6,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.16/21,098.52 = 6,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.16x = 21,098.52 × 6,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.16x = 130,196,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,196,435.10/14,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.06

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