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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.44, 21,750.39 and 6,707.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.44, 21,750.39 and 6,707.25 is: 10,062.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.44 : 21,750.39 = 6,707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.44/21,750.39 = 6,707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.44x = 21,750.39 × 6,707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.44x = 145,885,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,885,303.33/14,498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.14

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