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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166.93, 21,255.02 and 6,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166.93, 21,255.02 and 6,771.96 is: 10,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166.93 : 21,255.02 = 6,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166.93/21,255.02 = 6,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166.93x = 21,255.02 × 6,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166.93x = 143,938,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,938,145.24/14,166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.15

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