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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.62, 22,177.98 and 6,992.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.62, 22,177.98 and 6,992.32 is: 10,483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.62 : 22,177.98 = 6,992.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.62/22,177.98 = 6,992.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.62x = 22,177.98 × 6,992.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.62x = 155,075,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,075,533.11/14,792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,483.30

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