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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.36, 21,254.08 and 6,772.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.36, 21,254.08 and 6,772.14 is: 10,158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.36 : 21,254.08 = 6,772.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.36/21,254.08 = 6,772.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.36x = 21,254.08 × 6,772.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.36x = 143,935,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,935,605.33/14,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.23

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