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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.86, 22,261.38 and 6,949.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.86, 22,261.38 and 6,949.30 is: 10,417.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.86 : 22,261.38 = 6,949.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.86/22,261.38 = 6,949.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.86x = 22,261.38 × 6,949.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.86x = 154,701,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,701,008.03/14,849.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,417.67

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