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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.42, 22,283.82 and 6,960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.42, 22,283.82 and 6,960.59 is: 10,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.42 : 22,283.82 = 6,960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.42/22,283.82 = 6,960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.42x = 22,283.82 × 6,960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.42x = 155,108,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,108,534.65/14,859.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,438.40

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