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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,747.85, 22,108.82 and 6,966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,747.85, 22,108.82 and 6,966.09 is: 10,443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,747.85 : 22,108.82 = 6,966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,747.85/22,108.82 = 6,966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,747.85x = 22,108.82 × 6,966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,747.85x = 154,011,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,011,995.08/14,747.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.01

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