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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.67, 21,383.33 and 6,855.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.67, 21,383.33 and 6,855.03 is: 10,284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.67 : 21,383.33 = 6,855.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.67/21,383.33 = 6,855.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.67x = 21,383.33 × 6,855.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.67x = 146,583,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,583,334.37/14,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.62

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