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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.59, 21,573.81 and 6,985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.59, 21,573.81 and 6,985.26 is: 10,468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.59 : 21,573.81 = 6,985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.59/21,573.81 = 6,985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.59x = 21,573.81 × 6,985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.59x = 150,698,672.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,698,672.04/14,395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.39

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