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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.28, 22,155.48 and 6,972.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.28, 22,155.48 and 6,972.84 is: 10,460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.28 : 22,155.48 = 6,972.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.28/22,155.48 = 6,972.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.28x = 22,155.48 × 6,972.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.28x = 154,486,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,486,617.16/14,768.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.70

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