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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,120.84, 21,167.46 and 6,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,120.84, 21,167.46 and 6,723.28 is: 10,078.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,120.84 : 21,167.46 = 6,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,120.84/21,167.46 = 6,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,120.84x = 21,167.46 × 6,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,120.84x = 142,314,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,314,760.47/14,120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.35

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