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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,104.16, 21,141.12 and 6,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,104.16, 21,141.12 and 6,704 is: 10,048.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.16 : 21,141.12 = 6,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.16/21,141.12 = 6,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.16x = 21,141.12 × 6,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.16x = 141,730,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,730,068.48/14,104.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,048.81

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