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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.88, 22,289.16 and 6,969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.88, 22,289.16 and 6,969.84 is: 10,453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.88 : 22,289.16 = 6,969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.88/22,289.16 = 6,969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.88x = 22,289.16 × 6,969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.88x = 155,351,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,351,878.93/14,861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,453.04

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