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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,721.96, 22,072.50 and 6,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,721.96, 22,072.50 and 6,926.52 is: 10,384.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,721.96 : 22,072.50 = 6,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,721.96/22,072.50 = 6,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,721.96x = 22,072.50 × 6,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,721.96x = 152,885,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,885,612.70/14,721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.87

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