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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.59, 21,784.08 and 6,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.59, 21,784.08 and 6,737 is: 10,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.59 : 21,784.08 = 6,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.59/21,784.08 = 6,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.59x = 21,784.08 × 6,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.59x = 146,759,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,759,346.96/14,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.30

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