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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.54, 22,003.29 and 6,772.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.54, 22,003.29 and 6,772.71 is: 10,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.54 : 22,003.29 = 6,772.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.54/22,003.29 = 6,772.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.54x = 22,003.29 × 6,772.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.54x = 149,021,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,021,902.22/14,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.90

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