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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.72, 22,271.27 and 6,954.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.72, 22,271.27 and 6,954.35 is: 10,425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.72 : 22,271.27 = 6,954.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.72/22,271.27 = 6,954.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.72x = 22,271.27 × 6,954.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.72x = 154,882,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,882,060.40/14,855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,425.76

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