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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,642.73, 21,953.66 and 6,847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,642.73, 21,953.66 and 6,847.29 is: 10,266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,642.73 : 21,953.66 = 6,847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,642.73/21,953.66 = 6,847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,642.73x = 21,953.66 × 6,847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,642.73x = 150,323,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,323,042.34/14,642.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,266.05

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