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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,178.97, 21,246.89 and 6,773.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,178.97, 21,246.89 and 6,773.23 is: 10,149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,178.97 : 21,246.89 = 6,773.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,178.97/21,246.89 = 6,773.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,178.97x = 21,246.89 × 6,773.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,178.97x = 143,909,966.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,909,966.52/14,178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,149.54

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