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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,122.50, 21,156.18 and 6,716.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,122.50, 21,156.18 and 6,716.76 is: 10,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,122.50 : 21,156.18 = 6,716.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,122.50/21,156.18 = 6,716.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,122.50x = 21,156.18 × 6,716.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,122.50x = 142,100,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,100,983.58/14,122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.03

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