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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787.92, 22,187.28 and 6,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,787.92, 22,187.28 and 6,997.34 is: 10,498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,787.92 : 22,187.28 = 6,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,787.92/22,187.28 = 6,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,787.92x = 22,187.28 × 6,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,787.92x = 155,251,941.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,251,941.84/14,787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.57

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