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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,837.79, 22,253.23 and 6,945.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,837.79, 22,253.23 and 6,945.75 is: 10,417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,837.79 : 22,253.23 = 6,945.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,837.79/22,253.23 = 6,945.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,837.79x = 22,253.23 × 6,945.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,837.79x = 154,565,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,565,438.75/14,837.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,417.01

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