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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,634.62, 21,951.92 and 6,848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,634.62, 21,951.92 and 6,848.90 is: 10,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,634.62 : 21,951.92 = 6,848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,634.62/21,951.92 = 6,848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,634.62x = 21,951.92 × 6,848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,634.62x = 150,346,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,346,504.89/14,634.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.35

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