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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,143.69, 21,183.24 and 6,753.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,143.69, 21,183.24 and 6,753.34 is: 10,114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,143.69 : 21,183.24 = 6,753.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,143.69/21,183.24 = 6,753.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,143.69x = 21,183.24 × 6,753.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,143.69x = 143,057,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,057,622.02/14,143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.59

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