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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.80, 22,340.62 and 6,996.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.80, 22,340.62 and 6,996.27 is: 10,494.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.80 : 22,340.62 = 6,996.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.80/22,340.62 = 6,996.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.80x = 22,340.62 × 6,996.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.80x = 156,301,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,301,094.18/14,893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.37

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