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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.91, 22,237.17 and 6,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.91, 22,237.17 and 6,931.52 is: 10,391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.91 : 22,237.17 = 6,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.91/22,237.17 = 6,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.91x = 22,237.17 × 6,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.91x = 154,137,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,137,388.60/14,832.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.58

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