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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.66, 21,377.85 and 6,753.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.66, 21,377.85 and 6,753.46 is: 10,130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.66 : 21,377.85 = 6,753.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.66/21,377.85 = 6,753.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.66x = 21,377.85 × 6,753.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.66x = 144,374,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,374,347.97/14,251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.36

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