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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,686.32, 22,011.56 and 6,884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,686.32, 22,011.56 and 6,884.72 is: 10,318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,686.32 : 22,011.56 = 6,884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,686.32/22,011.56 = 6,884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,686.32x = 22,011.56 × 6,884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,686.32x = 151,543,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,543,427.36/14,686.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.68

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