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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.96, 21,247.44 and 6,746.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.96, 21,247.44 and 6,746.94 is: 10,120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.96 : 21,247.44 = 6,746.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.96/21,247.44 = 6,746.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.96x = 21,247.44 × 6,746.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.96x = 143,355,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,355,202.83/14,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.41

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