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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.69, 22,296.86 and 6,962.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.69, 22,296.86 and 6,962.75 is: 10,447.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.69 : 22,296.86 = 6,962.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.69/22,296.86 = 6,962.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.69x = 22,296.86 × 6,962.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.69x = 155,247,461.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,247,461.97/14,859.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.56

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