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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,856.47, 22,272.39 and 6,955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,856.47, 22,272.39 and 6,955.10 is: 10,426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,856.47 : 22,272.39 = 6,955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,856.47/22,272.39 = 6,955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,856.47x = 22,272.39 × 6,955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,856.47x = 154,906,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,906,588.33/14,856.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,426.88

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