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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,647.65, 21,958.52 and 6,854.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,647.65, 21,958.52 and 6,854.37 is: 10,275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,647.65 : 21,958.52 = 6,854.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,647.65/21,958.52 = 6,854.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,647.65x = 21,958.52 × 6,854.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,647.65x = 150,511,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,511,786.46/14,647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,275.49

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