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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.06, 21,375.46 and 6,751.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.06, 21,375.46 and 6,751.86 is: 10,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.06 : 21,375.46 = 6,751.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.06/21,375.46 = 6,751.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.06x = 21,375.46 × 6,751.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.06x = 144,324,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,324,113.36/14,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,127.97

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