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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.44, 22,007.94 and 6,875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.44, 22,007.94 and 6,875.32 is: 10,316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.44 : 22,007.94 = 6,875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.44/22,007.94 = 6,875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.44x = 22,007.94 × 6,875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.44x = 151,311,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,311,630.04/14,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.86

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