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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.84, 21,192.44 and 6,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.84, 21,192.44 and 6,759.52 is: 10,123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.84 : 21,192.44 = 6,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.84/21,192.44 = 6,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.84x = 21,192.44 × 6,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.84x = 143,250,722.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,250,722.03/14,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.84

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