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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.28, 21,692.37 and 6,967.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.28, 21,692.37 and 6,967.53 is: 10,448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.28 : 21,692.37 = 6,967.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.28/21,692.37 = 6,967.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.28x = 21,692.37 × 6,967.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.28x = 151,142,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,142,238.75/14,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,448.62

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