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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.68, 21,369.24 and 6,755.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.68, 21,369.24 and 6,755.24 is: 10,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.68 : 21,369.24 = 6,755.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.68/21,369.24 = 6,755.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.68x = 21,369.24 × 6,755.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.68x = 144,354,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,354,344.82/14,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.25

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