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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,667.47, 22,012.14 and 6,881.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,667.47, 22,012.14 and 6,881.75 is: 10,327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.47 : 22,012.14 = 6,881.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.47/22,012.14 = 6,881.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.47x = 22,012.14 × 6,881.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.47x = 151,482,044.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,482,044.45/14,667.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.76

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