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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,900.27, 22,331.39 and 6,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,900.27, 22,331.39 and 6,985.32 is: 10,469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,900.27 : 22,331.39 = 6,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,900.27/22,331.39 = 6,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,900.27x = 22,331.39 × 6,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,900.27x = 155,991,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,991,870.27/14,900.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.07

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