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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.98, 21,544.91 and 6,956.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.98, 21,544.91 and 6,956.79 is: 10,436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.98 : 21,544.91 = 6,956.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.98/21,544.91 = 6,956.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.98x = 21,544.91 × 6,956.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.98x = 149,883,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,883,414.44/14,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.85

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