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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,165.52, 21,248.24 and 6,747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,165.52, 21,248.24 and 6,747.48 is: 10,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,165.52 : 21,248.24 = 6,747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,165.52/21,248.24 = 6,747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,165.52x = 21,248.24 × 6,747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,165.52x = 143,372,074.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,372,074.44/14,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.20

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