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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.32, 21,967.98 and 6,848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.32, 21,967.98 and 6,848.92 is: 10,277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.32 : 21,967.98 = 6,848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.32/21,967.98 = 6,848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.32x = 21,967.98 × 6,848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.32x = 150,456,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,456,937.58/14,639.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,277.59

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