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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.43, 21,358.40 and 6,747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.43, 21,358.40 and 6,747.98 is: 10,112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.43 : 21,358.40 = 6,747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.43/21,358.40 = 6,747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.43x = 21,358.40 × 6,747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.43x = 144,126,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,126,075.69/14,252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,112.39

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