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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.80, 21,995.70 and 6,887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.80, 21,995.70 and 6,887.80 is: 10,331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.80 : 21,995.70 = 6,887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.80/21,995.70 = 6,887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.80x = 21,995.70 × 6,887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.80x = 151,501,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,501,982.46/14,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.70

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