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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,797.55, 22,185.39 and 6,997.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,797.55, 22,185.39 and 6,997.25 is: 10,490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,797.55 : 22,185.39 = 6,997.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,797.55/22,185.39 = 6,997.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,797.55x = 22,185.39 × 6,997.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,797.55x = 155,236,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,236,720.18/14,797.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.70

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