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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.34, 22,190.40 and 6,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.34, 22,190.40 and 6,996.84 is: 10,500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.34 : 22,190.40 = 6,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.34/22,190.40 = 6,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.34x = 22,190.40 × 6,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.34x = 155,262,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,262,678.34/14,786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.41

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