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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607, 21,901.73 and 6,699.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607, 21,901.73 and 6,699.61 is: 10,045.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607 : 21,901.73 = 6,699.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607/21,901.73 = 6,699.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607x = 21,901.73 × 6,699.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607x = 146,733,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,733,049.33/14,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.39

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