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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.34, 22,331.95 and 6,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.34, 22,331.95 and 6,997.10 is: 10,492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.34 : 22,331.95 = 6,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.34/22,331.95 = 6,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.34x = 22,331.95 × 6,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.34x = 156,258,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,258,903.49/14,892.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.57

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