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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.55, 21,811.77 and 6,744.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.55, 21,811.77 and 6,744.96 is: 10,109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.55 : 21,811.77 = 6,744.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.55/21,811.77 = 6,744.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.55x = 21,811.77 × 6,744.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.55x = 147,119,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,119,516.18/14,552.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.54

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