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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.05, 21,374.89 and 6,849.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.05, 21,374.89 and 6,849.41 is: 10,276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.05 : 21,374.89 = 6,849.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.05/21,374.89 = 6,849.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.05x = 21,374.89 × 6,849.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.05x = 146,405,261.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,405,261.32/14,247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.18

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