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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.53, 21,385.17 and 6,758.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.53, 21,385.17 and 6,758.33 is: 10,137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.53 : 21,385.17 = 6,758.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.53/21,385.17 = 6,758.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.53x = 21,385.17 × 6,758.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.53x = 144,528,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,528,035.97/14,256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.67

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