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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.78, 22,168.02 and 6,882.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.78, 22,168.02 and 6,882.93 is: 10,326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.78 : 22,168.02 = 6,882.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.78/22,168.02 = 6,882.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.78x = 22,168.02 × 6,882.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.78x = 152,580,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,580,929.90/14,775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.42

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