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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.80, 21,257.72 and 6,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.80, 21,257.72 and 6,774.52 is: 10,161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.80 : 21,257.72 = 6,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.80/21,257.72 = 6,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.80x = 21,257.72 × 6,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.80x = 144,010,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,010,849.29/14,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.79

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