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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.44, 22,066.86 and 6,923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.44, 22,066.86 and 6,923 is: 10,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.44 : 22,066.86 = 6,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.44/22,066.86 = 6,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.44x = 22,066.86 × 6,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.44x = 152,768,871.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,768,871.78/14,718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,379.42

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