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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,856.66, 22,280.13 and 6,956.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,856.66, 22,280.13 and 6,956.73 is: 10,432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,856.66 : 22,280.13 = 6,956.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,856.66/22,280.13 = 6,956.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,856.66x = 22,280.13 × 6,956.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,856.66x = 154,996,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,996,813.99/14,856.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.82

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