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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.78, 22,352.70 and 6,693.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.78, 22,352.70 and 6,693.78 is: 10,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.78 : 22,352.70 = 6,693.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.78/22,352.70 = 6,693.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.78x = 22,352.70 × 6,693.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.78x = 149,624,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,624,056.21/14,901.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.68

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