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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.56, 22,069.02 and 6,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.56, 22,069.02 and 6,812.20 is: 10,219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.56 : 22,069.02 = 6,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.56/22,069.02 = 6,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.56x = 22,069.02 × 6,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.56x = 150,338,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,338,578.04/14,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,219.08

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