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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.80, 21,363.42 and 6,848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.80, 21,363.42 and 6,848.96 is: 10,269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.80 : 21,363.42 = 6,848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.80/21,363.42 = 6,848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.80x = 21,363.42 × 6,848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.80x = 146,317,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,317,209.04/14,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.46

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