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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,143.68, 21,183.23 and 6,753.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,143.68, 21,183.23 and 6,753.36 is: 10,114.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,143.68 : 21,183.23 = 6,753.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,143.68/21,183.23 = 6,753.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,143.68x = 21,183.23 × 6,753.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,143.68x = 143,057,944.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,057,944.39/14,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.62

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