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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.19, 22,331.72 and 6,996.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.19, 22,331.72 and 6,996.95 is: 10,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.19 : 22,331.72 = 6,996.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.19/22,331.72 = 6,996.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.19x = 22,331.72 × 6,996.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.19x = 156,253,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,253,781.61/14,892.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.33

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