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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.97, 21,244.45 and 6,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.97, 21,244.45 and 6,744.94 is: 10,117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.97 : 21,244.45 = 6,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.97/21,244.45 = 6,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.97x = 21,244.45 × 6,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.97x = 143,292,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,292,400.64/14,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.40

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