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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,706.82, 22,037.55 and 6,906.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,706.82, 22,037.55 and 6,906.52 is: 10,349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,706.82 : 22,037.55 = 6,906.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,706.82/22,037.55 = 6,906.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,706.82x = 22,037.55 × 6,906.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,706.82x = 152,202,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,202,779.83/14,706.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,349.13

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