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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.66, 22,115.57 and 6,847.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.66, 22,115.57 and 6,847.43 is: 10,262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.66 : 22,115.57 = 6,847.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.66/22,115.57 = 6,847.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.66x = 22,115.57 × 6,847.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.66x = 151,434,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,434,672.67/14,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.82

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