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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,643.73, 21,955.15 and 6,848.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,643.73, 21,955.15 and 6,848.29 is: 10,267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,643.73 : 21,955.15 = 6,848.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,643.73/21,955.15 = 6,848.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,643.73x = 21,955.15 × 6,848.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,643.73x = 150,355,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,355,234.19/14,643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.55

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