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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,568.30, 21,835.44 and 6,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,568.30, 21,835.44 and 6,768 is: 10,144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,568.30 : 21,835.44 = 6,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,568.30/21,835.44 = 6,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,568.30x = 21,835.44 × 6,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,568.30x = 147,782,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,782,257.92/14,568.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.10

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