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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.47, 21,383.32 and 6,855.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.47, 21,383.32 and 6,855.97 is: 10,286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.47 : 21,383.32 = 6,855.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.47/21,383.32 = 6,855.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.47x = 21,383.32 × 6,855.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.47x = 146,603,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,603,400.42/14,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,286.17

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