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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257.53, 21,386.67 and 6,759.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257.53, 21,386.67 and 6,759.33 is: 10,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257.53 : 21,386.67 = 6,759.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257.53/21,386.67 = 6,759.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257.53x = 21,386.67 × 6,759.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257.53x = 144,559,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,559,560.13/14,257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.17

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