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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.74, 21,791.01 and 6,730.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.74, 21,791.01 and 6,730.14 is: 10,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.74 : 21,791.01 = 6,730.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.74/21,791.01 = 6,730.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.74x = 21,791.01 × 6,730.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.74x = 146,656,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,656,548.04/14,521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.10

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