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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.44, 22,003.44 and 6,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.44, 22,003.44 and 6,872.32 is: 10,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.44 : 22,003.44 = 6,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.44/22,003.44 = 6,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.44x = 22,003.44 × 6,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.44x = 151,214,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,214,680.78/14,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.36

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