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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,788.08, 22,182.48 and 6,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,788.08, 22,182.48 and 6,997.68 is: 10,496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,788.08 : 22,182.48 = 6,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,788.08/22,182.48 = 6,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,788.08x = 22,182.48 × 6,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,788.08x = 155,225,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,225,896.65/14,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.69

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