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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.48, 21,293.82 and 6,799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.48, 21,293.82 and 6,799.08 is: 10,191.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.48 : 21,293.82 = 6,799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.48/21,293.82 = 6,799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.48x = 21,293.82 × 6,799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.48x = 144,778,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,778,385.69/14,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.73

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