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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.97, 21,376.82 and 6,752.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.97, 21,376.82 and 6,752.77 is: 10,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.97 : 21,376.82 = 6,752.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.97/21,376.82 = 6,752.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.97x = 21,376.82 × 6,752.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.97x = 144,352,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,352,686.91/14,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.33

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