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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.08, 22,014.72 and 6,873.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.08, 22,014.72 and 6,873.78 is: 10,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.08 : 22,014.72 = 6,873.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.08/22,014.72 = 6,873.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.08x = 22,014.72 × 6,873.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.08x = 151,324,342.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,324,342.04/14,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.36

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