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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.49, 21,945.74 and 6,844.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.49, 21,945.74 and 6,844.77 is: 10,267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.49 : 21,945.74 = 6,844.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.49/21,945.74 = 6,844.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.49x = 21,945.74 × 6,844.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.49x = 150,213,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,213,508.56/14,630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.16

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