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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.48, 22,072.66 and 6,817.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.48, 22,072.66 and 6,817.76 is: 10,229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.48 : 22,072.66 = 6,817.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.48/22,072.66 = 6,817.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.48x = 22,072.66 × 6,817.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.48x = 150,486,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,486,098.44/14,711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,229.16

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