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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,575.68, 21,859.25 and 6,673.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,575.68, 21,859.25 and 6,673.73 is: 10,008.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,575.68 : 21,859.25 = 6,673.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,575.68/21,859.25 = 6,673.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,575.68x = 21,859.25 × 6,673.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,575.68x = 145,882,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,882,589.84/14,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.63

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