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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.76, 22,318.62 and 6,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.76, 22,318.62 and 6,673 is: 10,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.76 : 22,318.62 = 6,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.76/22,318.62 = 6,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.76x = 22,318.62 × 6,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.76x = 148,932,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,932,151.26/14,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.34

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