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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,191.06, 21,278.72 and 6,584.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,191.06, 21,278.72 and 6,584.06 is: 9,872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,191.06 : 21,278.72 = 6,584.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,191.06/21,278.72 = 6,584.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,191.06x = 21,278.72 × 6,584.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,191.06x = 140,100,369.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,100,369.20/14,191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,872.44

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