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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.16, 21,377.10 and 6,752.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.16, 21,377.10 and 6,752.96 is: 10,129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.16 : 21,377.10 = 6,752.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.16/21,377.10 = 6,752.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.16x = 21,377.10 × 6,752.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.16x = 144,358,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,358,594.33/14,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.61

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