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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,121.36, 21,178.33 and 6,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,121.36, 21,178.33 and 6,711.08 is: 10,064.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,121.36 : 21,178.33 = 6,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,121.36/21,178.33 = 6,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,121.36x = 21,178.33 × 6,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,121.36x = 142,129,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,129,344.23/14,121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.85

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