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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.17, 22,220.91 and 6,904.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.17, 22,220.91 and 6,904.62 is: 10,362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.17 : 22,220.91 = 6,904.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.17/22,220.91 = 6,904.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.17x = 22,220.91 × 6,904.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.17x = 153,426,939.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,426,939.60/14,806.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,362.37

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