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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.09, 22,305.60 and 6,975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.09, 22,305.60 and 6,975.34 is: 10,462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.09 : 22,305.60 = 6,975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.09/22,305.60 = 6,975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.09x = 22,305.60 × 6,975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.09x = 155,589,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,589,145.63/14,871.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.52

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