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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.56, 21,997.44 and 6,889.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.56, 21,997.44 and 6,889.92 is: 10,328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.56 : 21,997.44 = 6,889.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.56/21,997.44 = 6,889.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.56x = 21,997.44 × 6,889.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.56x = 151,560,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,560,601.80/14,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.12

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