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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.80, 22,152.12 and 6,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.80, 22,152.12 and 6,975.84 is: 10,466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.80 : 22,152.12 = 6,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.80/22,152.12 = 6,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.80x = 22,152.12 × 6,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.80x = 154,529,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,529,644.78/14,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.08

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