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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,686.58, 22,033.48 and 6,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,686.58, 22,033.48 and 6,886.28 is: 10,331.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,686.58 : 22,033.48 = 6,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,686.58/22,033.48 = 6,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,686.58x = 22,033.48 × 6,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,686.58x = 151,728,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,728,712.65/14,686.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.11

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