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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.92, 22,058.16 and 6,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.92, 22,058.16 and 6,916 is: 10,365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.92 : 22,058.16 = 6,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.92/22,058.16 = 6,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.92x = 22,058.16 × 6,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.92x = 152,554,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,554,234.56/14,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,365.20

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