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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.24, 21,937.86 and 6,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.24, 21,937.86 and 6,839.52 is: 10,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.24 : 21,937.86 = 6,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.24/21,937.86 = 6,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.24x = 21,937.86 × 6,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.24x = 150,044,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,044,432.23/14,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,259.28

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