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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.94, 22,040.66 and 6,898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.94, 22,040.66 and 6,898.34 is: 10,338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.94 : 22,040.66 = 6,898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.94/22,040.66 = 6,898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.94x = 22,040.66 × 6,898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.94x = 152,043,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,043,966.50/14,705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,338.95

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