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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,880.92, 22,323.22 and 6,979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,880.92, 22,323.22 and 6,979.36 is: 10,469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,880.92 : 22,323.22 = 6,979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,880.92/22,323.22 = 6,979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,880.92x = 22,323.22 × 6,979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,880.92x = 155,801,788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,801,788.74/14,880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.90

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