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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.95, 21,710.55 and 6,682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.95, 21,710.55 and 6,682.74 is: 10,023.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.95 : 21,710.55 = 6,682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.95/21,710.55 = 6,682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.95x = 21,710.55 × 6,682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.95x = 145,085,960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,085,960.91/14,473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.94

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