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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799.56, 22,188.40 and 6,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799.56, 22,188.40 and 6,999.24 is: 10,493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799.56 : 22,188.40 = 6,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799.56/22,188.40 = 6,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799.56x = 22,188.40 × 6,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799.56x = 155,301,936.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,301,936.82/14,799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.69

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