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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.59, 21,245.27 and 6,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.59, 21,245.27 and 6,773.88 is: 10,156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.59 : 21,245.27 = 6,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.59/21,245.27 = 6,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.59x = 21,245.27 × 6,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.59x = 143,912,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,912,875.68/14,169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.46

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