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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.40, 22,161.60 and 6,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.40, 22,161.60 and 6,998.40 is: 10,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.40 : 22,161.60 = 6,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.40/22,161.60 = 6,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.40x = 22,161.60 × 6,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.40x = 155,095,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,095,741.44/14,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.60

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