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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,788.35, 22,173.99 and 6,997.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,788.35, 22,173.99 and 6,997.14 is: 10,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,788.35 : 22,173.99 = 6,997.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,788.35/22,173.99 = 6,997.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,788.35x = 22,173.99 × 6,997.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,788.35x = 155,154,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,154,512.39/14,788.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.67

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