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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127, 21,181.14 and 6,732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127, 21,181.14 and 6,732.60 is: 10,094.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127 : 21,181.14 = 6,732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127/21,181.14 = 6,732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127x = 21,181.14 × 6,732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127x = 142,604,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,604,143.16/14,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.44

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