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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,641.73, 21,952.16 and 6,846.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,641.73, 21,952.16 and 6,846.29 is: 10,264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,641.73 : 21,952.16 = 6,846.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,641.73/21,952.16 = 6,846.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,641.73x = 21,952.16 × 6,846.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,641.73x = 150,290,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,290,819.25/14,641.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.55

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