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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.69, 21,832.04 and 6,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.69, 21,832.04 and 6,759.25 is: 10,138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.69 : 21,832.04 = 6,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.69/21,832.04 = 6,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.69x = 21,832.04 × 6,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.69x = 147,568,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,568,216.37/14,554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.88

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