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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.26, 22,335.07 and 6,995.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.26, 22,335.07 and 6,995.71 is: 10,488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.26 : 22,335.07 = 6,995.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.26/22,335.07 = 6,995.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.26x = 22,335.07 × 6,995.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.26x = 156,249,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,249,672.55/14,897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,488.48

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