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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.40, 22,189.86 and 6,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.40, 22,189.86 and 6,999.96 is: 10,498.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.40 : 22,189.86 = 6,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.40/22,189.86 = 6,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.40x = 22,189.86 × 6,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.40x = 155,328,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,328,132.41/14,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.41

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