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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,790.72, 22,190.96 and 6,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,790.72, 22,190.96 and 6,998.52 is: 10,500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,790.72 : 22,190.96 = 6,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,790.72/22,190.96 = 6,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,790.72x = 22,190.96 × 6,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,790.72x = 155,303,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,303,877.38/14,790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.09

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