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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.74, 21,953.61 and 6,850.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.74, 21,953.61 and 6,850.02 is: 10,275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.74 : 21,953.61 = 6,850.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.74/21,953.61 = 6,850.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.74x = 21,953.61 × 6,850.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.74x = 150,382,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,382,667.57/14,635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,275.03

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