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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.88, 22,341.57 and 6,992.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.88, 22,341.57 and 6,992.93 is: 10,491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.88 : 22,341.57 = 6,992.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.88/22,341.57 = 6,992.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.88x = 22,341.57 × 6,992.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.88x = 156,233,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,233,104.07/14,891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.16

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