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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,608.44, 21,915.90 and 6,813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,608.44, 21,915.90 and 6,813 is: 10,221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,608.44 : 21,915.90 = 6,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,608.44/21,915.90 = 6,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,608.44x = 21,915.90 × 6,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,608.44x = 149,313,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,313,026.70/14,608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.01

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