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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,124.28, 21,171.84 and 6,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,124.28, 21,171.84 and 6,723.40 is: 10,078.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,124.28 : 21,171.84 = 6,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,124.28/21,171.84 = 6,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,124.28x = 21,171.84 × 6,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,124.28x = 142,346,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,346,749.06/14,124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.16

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