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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.32, 22,122.36 and 6,959.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.32, 22,122.36 and 6,959.88 is: 10,434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.32 : 22,122.36 = 6,959.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.32/22,122.36 = 6,959.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.32x = 22,122.36 × 6,959.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.32x = 153,968,970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,968,970.92/14,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.81

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