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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,550.66, 21,835.08 and 6,651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,550.66, 21,835.08 and 6,651.92 is: 9,982.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,550.66 : 21,835.08 = 6,651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,550.66/21,835.08 = 6,651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,550.66x = 21,835.08 × 6,651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,550.66x = 145,245,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,245,205.35/14,550.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.04

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