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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,135.28, 21,197.52 and 6,734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,135.28, 21,197.52 and 6,734.08 is: 10,098.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,135.28 : 21,197.52 = 6,734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,135.28/21,197.52 = 6,734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,135.28x = 21,197.52 × 6,734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,135.28x = 142,745,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,745,795.48/14,135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.55

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