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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.22, 21,761.04 and 6,726.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.22, 21,761.04 and 6,726.50 is: 10,086.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.22 : 21,761.04 = 6,726.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.22/21,761.04 = 6,726.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.22x = 21,761.04 × 6,726.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.22x = 146,375,635.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,375,635.56/14,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.37

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