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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.17, 22,336.42 and 6,996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.17, 22,336.42 and 6,996.62 is: 10,489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.17 : 22,336.42 = 6,996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.17/22,336.42 = 6,996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.17x = 22,336.42 × 6,996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.17x = 156,279,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,279,442.90/14,898.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.84

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