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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.90, 22,273.62 and 6,949.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.90, 22,273.62 and 6,949.24 is: 10,423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.90 : 22,273.62 = 6,949.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.90/22,273.62 = 6,949.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.90x = 22,273.62 × 6,949.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.90x = 154,784,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,784,731.05/14,848.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.99

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