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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.28, 22,331.86 and 6,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.28, 22,331.86 and 6,997.04 is: 10,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.28 : 22,331.86 = 6,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.28/22,331.86 = 6,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.28x = 22,331.86 × 6,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.28x = 156,256,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,256,882.71/14,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.48

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