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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.90, 21,821.40 and 7,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.90, 21,821.40 and 7,149.60 is: 10,726.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.90 : 21,821.40 = 7,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.90/21,821.40 = 7,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.90x = 21,821.40 × 7,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.90x = 156,014,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,014,281.44/14,544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,726.39

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