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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787.72, 22,186.46 and 6,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,787.72, 22,186.46 and 6,995.52 is: 10,495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,787.72 : 22,186.46 = 6,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,787.72/22,186.46 = 6,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,787.72x = 22,186.46 × 6,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,787.72x = 155,205,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,205,824.66/14,787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.59

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