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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.49, 21,979.09 and 6,756.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.49, 21,979.09 and 6,756.13 is: 10,126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.49 : 21,979.09 = 6,756.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.49/21,979.09 = 6,756.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.49x = 21,979.09 × 6,756.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.49x = 148,493,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,493,517.48/14,664.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.06

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