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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,840.78, 22,241.54 and 6,942.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,840.78, 22,241.54 and 6,942.67 is: 10,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,840.78 : 22,241.54 = 6,942.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,840.78/22,241.54 = 6,942.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,840.78x = 22,241.54 × 6,942.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,840.78x = 154,415,634.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,415,634.26/14,840.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,404.82

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