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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,633.03, 21,950.09 and 6,839.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,633.03, 21,950.09 and 6,839.75 is: 10,259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,633.03 : 21,950.09 = 6,839.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,633.03/21,950.09 = 6,839.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,633.03x = 21,950.09 × 6,839.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,633.03x = 150,133,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,133,128.08/14,633.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,259.88

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