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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,523.59, 21,768.83 and 6,608.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,523.59, 21,768.83 and 6,608.47 is: 9,905.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,523.59 : 21,768.83 = 6,608.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,523.59/21,768.83 = 6,608.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,523.59x = 21,768.83 × 6,608.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,523.59x = 143,858,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,858,659.99/14,523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.17

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