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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,796.55, 22,183.89 and 6,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,796.55, 22,183.89 and 6,996.25 is: 10,489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,796.55 : 22,183.89 = 6,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,796.55/22,183.89 = 6,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,796.55x = 22,183.89 × 6,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,796.55x = 155,204,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,204,040.41/14,796.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.20

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