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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.39, 21,993.18 and 6,760.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.39, 21,993.18 and 6,760.50 is: 10,131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.39 : 21,993.18 = 6,760.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.39/21,993.18 = 6,760.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.39x = 21,993.18 × 6,760.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.39x = 148,684,893.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,684,893.39/14,675.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.58

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