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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,632.62, 21,948.92 and 6,846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,632.62, 21,948.92 and 6,846.90 is: 10,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,632.62 : 21,948.92 = 6,846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,632.62/21,948.92 = 6,846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,632.62x = 21,948.92 × 6,846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,632.62x = 150,282,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,282,060.35/14,632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.35

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