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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,662.44, 22,001.94 and 6,871.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,662.44, 22,001.94 and 6,871.32 is: 10,310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662.44 : 22,001.94 = 6,871.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662.44/22,001.94 = 6,871.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662.44x = 22,001.94 × 6,871.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662.44x = 151,182,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,182,370.36/14,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,310.86

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