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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.44, 22,009.34 and 6,778.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.44, 22,009.34 and 6,778.54 is: 10,169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.44 : 22,009.34 = 6,778.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.44/22,009.34 = 6,778.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.44x = 22,009.34 × 6,778.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.44x = 149,191,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,191,098.46/14,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,169.51

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