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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.44, 21,828.66 and 6,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.44, 21,828.66 and 6,757 is: 10,135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.44 : 21,828.66 = 6,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.44/21,828.66 = 6,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.44x = 21,828.66 × 6,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.44x = 147,496,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,496,255.62/14,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.50

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