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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.26, 22,332.07 and 6,993.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.26, 22,332.07 and 6,993.71 is: 10,485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.26 : 22,332.07 = 6,993.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.26/22,332.07 = 6,993.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.26x = 22,332.07 × 6,993.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.26x = 156,184,002.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,184,002.11/14,895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,485.48

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