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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,615.71, 21,926.81 and 6,820.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,615.71, 21,926.81 and 6,820.27 is: 10,231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,615.71 : 21,926.81 = 6,820.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,615.71/21,926.81 = 6,820.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,615.71x = 21,926.81 × 6,820.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,615.71x = 149,546,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,546,808.90/14,615.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,231.92

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