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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,842.78, 22,253.64 and 6,940.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,842.78, 22,253.64 and 6,940.94 is: 10,406.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842.78 : 22,253.64 = 6,940.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842.78/22,253.64 = 6,940.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842.78x = 22,253.64 × 6,940.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842.78x = 154,461,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,461,180.02/14,842.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,406.49

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