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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.87, 22,069.13 and 6,916.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.87, 22,069.13 and 6,916.17 is: 10,374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.87 : 22,069.13 = 6,916.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.87/22,069.13 = 6,916.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.87x = 22,069.13 × 6,916.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.87x = 152,633,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,633,820.25/14,712.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,374.17

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