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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.80, 22,017.10 and 6,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.80, 22,017.10 and 6,878.60 is: 10,320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.80 : 22,017.10 = 6,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.80/22,017.10 = 6,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.80x = 22,017.10 × 6,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.80x = 151,446,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,446,824.06/14,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.90

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