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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,739.72, 22,124.16 and 6,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,739.72, 22,124.16 and 6,954 is: 10,437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,739.72 : 22,124.16 = 6,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,739.72/22,124.16 = 6,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,739.72x = 22,124.16 × 6,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,739.72x = 153,851,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,851,408.64/14,739.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.88

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