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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,208.04, 21,309.76 and 6,711.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,208.04, 21,309.76 and 6,711.58 is: 10,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,208.04 : 21,309.76 = 6,711.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,208.04/21,309.76 = 6,711.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,208.04x = 21,309.76 × 6,711.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,208.04x = 143,022,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,022,159.02/14,208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.29

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