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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.13, 21,137.77 and 6,709.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.13, 21,137.77 and 6,709.51 is: 10,061.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.13 : 21,137.77 = 6,709.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.13/21,137.77 = 6,709.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.13x = 21,137.77 × 6,709.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.13x = 141,824,079.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,824,079.19/14,096.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.21

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