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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,641.98, 21,952.53 and 6,846.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,641.98, 21,952.53 and 6,846.54 is: 10,264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,641.98 : 21,952.53 = 6,846.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,641.98/21,952.53 = 6,846.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,641.98x = 21,952.53 × 6,846.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,641.98x = 150,298,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,298,874.75/14,641.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.93

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