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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.96, 22,160.70 and 6,988.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.96, 22,160.70 and 6,988.36 is: 10,482.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.96 : 22,160.70 = 6,988.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.96/22,160.70 = 6,988.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.96x = 22,160.70 × 6,988.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.96x = 154,866,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,866,949.45/14,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,482.43

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