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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,182.32, 21,277.95 and 6,685.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,182.32, 21,277.95 and 6,685.58 is: 10,030.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,182.32 : 21,277.95 = 6,685.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,182.32/21,277.95 = 6,685.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,182.32x = 21,277.95 × 6,685.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,182.32x = 142,255,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,255,330.57/14,182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,030.47

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