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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.68, 21,546.58 and 6,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.68, 21,546.58 and 6,964.60 is: 10,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.68 : 21,546.58 = 6,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.68/21,546.58 = 6,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.68x = 21,546.58 × 6,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.68x = 150,063,311.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,063,311.07/14,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.60

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