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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,723.42, 22,066.40 and 6,921.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,723.42, 22,066.40 and 6,921.50 is: 10,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,723.42 : 22,066.40 = 6,921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,723.42/22,066.40 = 6,921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,723.42x = 22,066.40 × 6,921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,723.42x = 152,732,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,732,587.60/14,723.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.45

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