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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,612.44, 21,921.90 and 6,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,612.44, 21,921.90 and 6,817 is: 10,227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,612.44 : 21,921.90 = 6,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,612.44/21,921.90 = 6,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,612.44x = 21,921.90 × 6,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,612.44x = 149,441,592.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,441,592.30/14,612.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.01

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