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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.24, 21,958.89 and 6,853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.24, 21,958.89 and 6,853.52 is: 10,280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.24 : 21,958.89 = 6,853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.24/21,958.89 = 6,853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.24x = 21,958.89 × 6,853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.24x = 150,495,691.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,495,691.79/14,639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,280.29

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