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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.82, 22,083.57 and 6,926.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.82, 22,083.57 and 6,926.94 is: 10,376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.82 : 22,083.57 = 6,926.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.82/22,083.57 = 6,926.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.82x = 22,083.57 × 6,926.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.82x = 152,971,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,971,564.38/14,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,376.71

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