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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,508.41, 21,755.32 and 6,722.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,508.41, 21,755.32 and 6,722.69 is: 10,080.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,508.41 : 21,755.32 = 6,722.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,508.41/21,755.32 = 6,722.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,508.41x = 21,755.32 × 6,722.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,508.41x = 146,254,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,254,146.63/14,508.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,080.65

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