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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,553.54, 21,815.73 and 7,146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,553.54, 21,815.73 and 7,146.90 is: 10,713.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,553.54 : 21,815.73 = 7,146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,553.54/21,815.73 = 7,146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,553.54x = 21,815.73 × 7,146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,553.54x = 155,914,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,914,840.74/14,553.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,713.19

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