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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.38, 22,278.26 and 6,958.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.38, 22,278.26 and 6,958.82 is: 10,432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.38 : 22,278.26 = 6,958.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.38/22,278.26 = 6,958.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.38x = 22,278.26 × 6,958.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.38x = 155,030,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,030,401.25/14,860.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.47

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