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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,167.99, 21,252.02 and 6,770.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,167.99, 21,252.02 and 6,770.77 is: 10,156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,167.99 : 21,252.02 = 6,770.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,167.99/21,252.02 = 6,770.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,167.99x = 21,252.02 × 6,770.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,167.99x = 143,892,503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,892,503.25/14,167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.17

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