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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,163.33, 21,251.67 and 6,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,163.33, 21,251.67 and 6,770.04 is: 10,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,163.33 : 21,251.67 = 6,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,163.33/21,251.67 = 6,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,163.33x = 21,251.67 × 6,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,163.33x = 143,874,655.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,874,655.97/14,163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.25

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