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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.53, 21,379.16 and 6,754.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.53, 21,379.16 and 6,754.33 is: 10,131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.53 : 21,379.16 = 6,754.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.53/21,379.16 = 6,754.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.53x = 21,379.16 × 6,754.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.53x = 144,401,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,401,901.76/14,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.67

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