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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.40, 22,007.40 and 6,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.40, 22,007.40 and 6,881.20 is: 10,309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.40 : 22,007.40 = 6,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.40/22,007.40 = 6,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.40x = 22,007.40 × 6,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.40x = 151,437,320.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,437,320.88/14,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,309.99

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