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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.46, 21,499.96 and 6,839.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.46, 21,499.96 and 6,839.64 is: 10,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.46 : 21,499.96 = 6,839.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.46/21,499.96 = 6,839.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.46x = 21,499.96 × 6,839.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.46x = 147,051,986.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,051,986.41/14,330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.50

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