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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.63, 22,087.69 and 6,958.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.63, 22,087.69 and 6,958.91 is: 10,424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.63 : 22,087.69 = 6,958.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.63/22,087.69 = 6,958.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.63x = 22,087.69 × 6,958.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.63x = 153,706,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,706,284.64/14,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.56

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