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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.39, 21,991.68 and 6,759.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.39, 21,991.68 and 6,759.50 is: 10,130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.39 : 21,991.68 = 6,759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.39/21,991.68 = 6,759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.39x = 21,991.68 × 6,759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.39x = 148,652,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,652,815.94/14,674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.09

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