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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.06, 21,275.73 and 6,582.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.06, 21,275.73 and 6,582.06 is: 9,869.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.06 : 21,275.73 = 6,582.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.06/21,275.73 = 6,582.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.06x = 21,275.73 × 6,582.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.06x = 140,038,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,038,131.40/14,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,869.44

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