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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,140.02, 21,181.34 and 6,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,140.02, 21,181.34 and 6,632.24 is: 9,934.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,140.02 : 21,181.34 = 6,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,140.02/21,181.34 = 6,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,140.02x = 21,181.34 × 6,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,140.02x = 140,479,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,479,591.33/14,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,934.89

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