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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,642.23, 21,952.90 and 6,846.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,642.23, 21,952.90 and 6,846.79 is: 10,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,642.23 : 21,952.90 = 6,846.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,642.23/21,952.90 = 6,846.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,642.23x = 21,952.90 × 6,846.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,642.23x = 150,306,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,306,896.19/14,642.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.30

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