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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.26, 21,253.88 and 6,751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.26, 21,253.88 and 6,751.23 is: 10,126.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.26 : 21,253.88 = 6,751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.26/21,253.88 = 6,751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.26x = 21,253.88 × 6,751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.26x = 143,489,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,489,798.52/14,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.84

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