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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,530.59, 21,763.08 and 6,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,530.59, 21,763.08 and 6,723 is: 10,069.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,530.59 : 21,763.08 = 6,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,530.59/21,763.08 = 6,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,530.59x = 21,763.08 × 6,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,530.59x = 146,313,186.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,313,186.84/14,530.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.32

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