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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,769.72, 22,169.16 and 6,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,769.72, 22,169.16 and 6,984 is: 10,482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769.72 : 22,169.16 = 6,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769.72/22,169.16 = 6,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769.72x = 22,169.16 × 6,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769.72x = 154,829,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,829,413.44/14,769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,482.89

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