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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,640.99, 21,961.49 and 6,855.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,640.99, 21,961.49 and 6,855.27 is: 10,282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,640.99 : 21,961.49 = 6,855.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,640.99/21,961.49 = 6,855.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,640.99x = 21,961.49 × 6,855.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,640.99x = 150,551,909.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,551,909.28/14,640.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,282.91

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