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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.29, 22,266.75 and 6,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.29, 22,266.75 and 6,952.28 is: 10,418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.29 : 22,266.75 = 6,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.29/22,266.75 = 6,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.29x = 22,266.75 × 6,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.29x = 154,804,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,804,680.69/14,858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,418.74

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