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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.28, 22,152.48 and 6,970.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.28, 22,152.48 and 6,970.84 is: 10,457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.28 : 22,152.48 = 6,970.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.28/22,152.48 = 6,970.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.28x = 22,152.48 × 6,970.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.28x = 154,421,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,421,393.68/14,766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,457.70

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