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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.48, 21,281.82 and 6,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.48, 21,281.82 and 6,791.08 is: 10,179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.48 : 21,281.82 = 6,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.48/21,281.82 = 6,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.48x = 21,281.82 × 6,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.48x = 144,526,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,526,542.17/14,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,179.73

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