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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.30, 21,274.95 and 6,786.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.30, 21,274.95 and 6,786.02 is: 10,179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.30 : 21,274.95 = 6,786.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.30/21,274.95 = 6,786.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.30x = 21,274.95 × 6,786.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.30x = 144,372,236.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,372,236.20/14,183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,179.03

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