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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.93, 21,425.12 and 6,787.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.93, 21,425.12 and 6,787.72 is: 10,187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.93 : 21,425.12 = 6,787.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.93/21,425.12 = 6,787.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.93x = 21,425.12 × 6,787.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.93x = 145,427,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,427,803.63/14,274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,187.63

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