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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.91, 21,378.23 and 6,753.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.91, 21,378.23 and 6,753.71 is: 10,130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.91 : 21,378.23 = 6,753.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.91/21,378.23 = 6,753.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.91x = 21,378.23 × 6,753.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.91x = 144,382,225.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,382,225.07/14,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.73

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