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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.59, 21,247.83 and 6,773.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.59, 21,247.83 and 6,773.85 is: 10,150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.59 : 21,247.83 = 6,773.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.59/21,247.83 = 6,773.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.59x = 21,247.83 × 6,773.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.59x = 143,929,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,929,613.25/14,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.48

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