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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.74, 21,227.28 and 6,754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.74, 21,227.28 and 6,754.74 is: 10,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.74 : 21,227.28 = 6,754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.74/21,227.28 = 6,754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.74x = 21,227.28 × 6,754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.74x = 143,384,757.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,384,757.31/14,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.38

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