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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,355.58, 21,514.74 and 6,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,355.58, 21,514.74 and 6,949.76 is: 10,415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,355.58 : 21,514.74 = 6,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,355.58/21,514.74 = 6,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,355.58x = 21,514.74 × 6,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,355.58x = 149,522,279.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,522,279.46/14,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,415.62

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