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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,624.07, 21,928.80 and 6,724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,624.07, 21,928.80 and 6,724.14 is: 10,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624.07 : 21,928.80 = 6,724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624.07/21,928.80 = 6,724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624.07x = 21,928.80 × 6,724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624.07x = 147,452,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,452,321.23/14,624.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.85

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