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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,738.68, 22,117.74 and 6,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,738.68, 22,117.74 and 6,948.28 is: 10,427.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,738.68 : 22,117.74 = 6,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,738.68/22,117.74 = 6,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,738.68x = 22,117.74 × 6,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,738.68x = 153,680,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,680,250.49/14,738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.00

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