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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.17, 22,334.92 and 6,995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.17, 22,334.92 and 6,995.62 is: 10,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.17 : 22,334.92 = 6,995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.17/22,334.92 = 6,995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.17x = 22,334.92 × 6,995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.17x = 156,246,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,246,537.20/14,897.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,488.34

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