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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.29, 21,191.63 and 6,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.29, 21,191.63 and 6,758.96 is: 10,123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.29 : 21,191.63 = 6,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.29/21,191.63 = 6,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.29x = 21,191.63 × 6,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.29x = 143,233,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,233,239.75/14,149.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.00

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