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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,077.78, 21,127.04 and 6,682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,077.78, 21,127.04 and 6,682.26 is: 10,028.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,077.78 : 21,127.04 = 6,682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,077.78/21,127.04 = 6,682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,077.78x = 21,127.04 × 6,682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,077.78x = 141,176,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,176,374.31/14,077.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.31

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