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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.62, 22,079.25 and 6,922.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.62, 22,079.25 and 6,922.92 is: 10,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.62 : 22,079.25 = 6,922.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.62/22,079.25 = 6,922.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.62x = 22,079.25 × 6,922.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.62x = 152,852,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,852,881.41/14,719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.30

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