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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.03, 21,388.92 and 6,760.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.03, 21,388.92 and 6,760.83 is: 10,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.03 : 21,388.92 = 6,760.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.03/21,388.92 = 6,760.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.03x = 21,388.92 × 6,760.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.03x = 144,606,852.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,606,852.00/14,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.42

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