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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.84, 21,378.13 and 6,753.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.84, 21,378.13 and 6,753.64 is: 10,130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.84 : 21,378.13 = 6,753.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.84/21,378.13 = 6,753.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.84x = 21,378.13 × 6,753.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.84x = 144,380,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,380,193.89/14,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.64

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