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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.02, 21,991.12 and 6,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.02, 21,991.12 and 6,759.12 is: 10,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.02 : 21,991.12 = 6,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.02/21,991.12 = 6,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.02x = 21,991.12 × 6,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.02x = 148,640,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,640,684.58/14,674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.52

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