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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,130.34, 21,181.70 and 6,732.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,130.34, 21,181.70 and 6,732.82 is: 10,092.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,130.34 : 21,181.70 = 6,732.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,130.34/21,181.70 = 6,732.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,130.34x = 21,181.70 × 6,732.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,130.34x = 142,612,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,612,573.39/14,130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.65

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