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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.49, 21,953.25 and 6,849.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.49, 21,953.25 and 6,849.77 is: 10,274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.49 : 21,953.25 = 6,849.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.49/21,953.25 = 6,849.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.49x = 21,953.25 × 6,849.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.49x = 150,374,713.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,374,713.25/14,635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.66

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