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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.33, 22,109.56 and 6,843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.33, 22,109.56 and 6,843.52 is: 10,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.33 : 22,109.56 = 6,843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.33/22,109.56 = 6,843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.33x = 22,109.56 × 6,843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.33x = 151,307,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,307,226.58/14,741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.15

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