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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.42, 22,286.82 and 6,962.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.42, 22,286.82 and 6,962.59 is: 10,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.42 : 22,286.82 = 6,962.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.42/22,286.82 = 6,962.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.42x = 22,286.82 × 6,962.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.42x = 155,173,990.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,173,990.06/14,861.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.40

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