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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.56, 22,004.12 and 6,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.56, 22,004.12 and 6,873.20 is: 10,310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.56 : 22,004.12 = 6,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.56/22,004.12 = 6,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.56x = 22,004.12 × 6,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.56x = 151,238,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,238,717.58/14,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,310.40

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