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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,752.44, 22,117.86 and 6,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,752.44, 22,117.86 and 6,957 is: 10,430.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,752.44 : 22,117.86 = 6,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,752.44/22,117.86 = 6,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,752.44x = 22,117.86 × 6,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,752.44x = 153,873,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,873,952.02/14,752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.41

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