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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.96, 22,296.42 and 6,969.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.96, 22,296.42 and 6,969.36 is: 10,452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.96 : 22,296.42 = 6,969.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.96/22,296.42 = 6,969.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.96x = 22,296.42 × 6,969.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.96x = 155,391,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,391,777.69/14,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.86

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