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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.89, 22,083.52 and 6,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.89, 22,083.52 and 6,824.20 is: 10,237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.89 : 22,083.52 = 6,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.89/22,083.52 = 6,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.89x = 22,083.52 × 6,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.89x = 150,702,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,702,324.72/14,720.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.31

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