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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.28, 21,954.79 and 6,766.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.28, 21,954.79 and 6,766.26 is: 10,135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.28 : 21,954.79 = 6,766.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.28/21,954.79 = 6,766.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.28x = 21,954.79 × 6,766.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.28x = 148,551,817.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,551,817.39/14,657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.02

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