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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.30, 22,126.89 and 6,866.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.30, 22,126.89 and 6,866.74 is: 10,294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.30 : 22,126.89 = 6,866.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.30/22,126.89 = 6,866.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.30x = 22,126.89 × 6,866.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.30x = 151,939,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,939,545.32/14,759.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.49

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