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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.82, 22,349.12 and 6,999.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.82, 22,349.12 and 6,999.48 is: 10,498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.82 : 22,349.12 = 6,999.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.82/22,349.12 = 6,999.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.82x = 22,349.12 × 6,999.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.82x = 156,432,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,432,183.46/14,899.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.93

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