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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,114.72, 21,168.39 and 6,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,114.72, 21,168.39 and 6,704.44 is: 10,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,114.72 : 21,168.39 = 6,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,114.72/21,168.39 = 6,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,114.72x = 21,168.39 × 6,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,114.72x = 141,922,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,922,200.65/14,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.91

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