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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,106.52, 21,177.06 and 6,617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,106.52, 21,177.06 and 6,617.32 is: 9,934.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,106.52 : 21,177.06 = 6,617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,106.52/21,177.06 = 6,617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,106.52x = 21,177.06 × 6,617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,106.52x = 140,135,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,135,382.68/14,106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,934.09

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