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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.27, 22,017.24 and 6,885.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.27, 22,017.24 and 6,885.29 is: 10,329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.27 : 22,017.24 = 6,885.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.27/22,017.24 = 6,885.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.27x = 22,017.24 × 6,885.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.27x = 151,594,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,594,972.31/14,676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.26

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