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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,163.09, 21,244.64 and 6,745.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,163.09, 21,244.64 and 6,745.06 is: 10,117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,163.09 : 21,244.64 = 6,745.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,163.09/21,244.64 = 6,745.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,163.09x = 21,244.64 × 6,745.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,163.09x = 143,296,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,296,284.64/14,163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.59

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