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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.17, 22,262.04 and 6,939.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.17, 22,262.04 and 6,939.33 is: 10,409.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.17 : 22,262.04 = 6,939.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.17/22,262.04 = 6,939.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.17x = 22,262.04 × 6,939.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.17x = 154,483,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,483,558.55/14,841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,409.12

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