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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.36, 22,166.28 and 6,984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.36, 22,166.28 and 6,984.24 is: 10,477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.36 : 22,166.28 = 6,984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.36/22,166.28 = 6,984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.36x = 22,166.28 × 6,984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.36x = 154,814,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,814,619.43/14,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,477.89

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