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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.39, 21,191.73 and 6,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.39, 21,191.73 and 6,759.04 is: 10,123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.39 : 21,191.73 = 6,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.39/21,191.73 = 6,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.39x = 21,191.73 × 6,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.39x = 143,235,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,235,777.23/14,149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.11

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