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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.87, 21,432.35 and 6,795.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.87, 21,432.35 and 6,795.67 is: 10,188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.87 : 21,432.35 = 6,795.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.87/21,432.35 = 6,795.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.87x = 21,432.35 × 6,795.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.87x = 145,647,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,647,070.76/14,295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.05

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