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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.68, 22,149.24 and 6,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.68, 22,149.24 and 6,969.28 is: 10,458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.68 : 22,149.24 = 6,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.68/22,149.24 = 6,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.68x = 22,149.24 × 6,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.68x = 154,364,255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,364,255.35/14,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,458.51

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