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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,667.98, 22,012.89 and 6,882.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,667.98, 22,012.89 and 6,882.26 is: 10,328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.98 : 22,012.89 = 6,882.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.98/22,012.89 = 6,882.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.98x = 22,012.89 × 6,882.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.98x = 151,498,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,498,322.27/14,667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.51

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