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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.46, 22,330.63 and 6,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.46, 22,330.63 and 6,996.22 is: 10,491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.46 : 22,330.63 = 6,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.46/22,330.63 = 6,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.46x = 22,330.63 × 6,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.46x = 156,230,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,230,048.86/14,891.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.25

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