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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,877.36, 22,312.80 and 6,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,877.36, 22,312.80 and 6,975 is: 10,460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,877.36 : 22,312.80 = 6,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,877.36/22,312.80 = 6,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,877.36x = 22,312.80 × 6,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,877.36x = 155,631,780
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,631,780/14,877.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.98

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