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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.30, 21,253.95 and 6,772.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.30, 21,253.95 and 6,772.02 is: 10,158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.30 : 21,253.95 = 6,772.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.30/21,253.95 = 6,772.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.30x = 21,253.95 × 6,772.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.30x = 143,932,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,932,174.48/14,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.03

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