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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,186.11, 21,246.74 and 6,795.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,186.11, 21,246.74 and 6,795.79 is: 10,178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,186.11 : 21,246.74 = 6,795.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,186.11/21,246.74 = 6,795.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,186.11x = 21,246.74 × 6,795.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,186.11x = 144,388,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,388,349.25/14,186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,178.15

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