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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,579.73, 21,849.48 and 6,662.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,579.73, 21,849.48 and 6,662.97 is: 9,985.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,579.73 : 21,849.48 = 6,662.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,579.73/21,849.48 = 6,662.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,579.73x = 21,849.48 × 6,662.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,579.73x = 145,582,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,582,429.76/14,579.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.26

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