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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.48, 22,149.92 and 6,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.48, 22,149.92 and 6,868.80 is: 10,301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.48 : 22,149.92 = 6,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.48/22,149.92 = 6,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.48x = 22,149.92 × 6,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.48x = 152,143,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,143,370.50/14,768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.90

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