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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.76, 22,317.12 and 6,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.76, 22,317.12 and 6,672 is: 10,002.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.76 : 22,317.12 = 6,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.76/22,317.12 = 6,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.76x = 22,317.12 × 6,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.76x = 148,899,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,899,824.64/14,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.84

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