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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,917, 22,375.68 and 6,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,917, 22,375.68 and 6,709 is: 10,063.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,917 : 22,375.68 = 6,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,917/22,375.68 = 6,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,917x = 22,375.68 × 6,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,917x = 150,118,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,118,437.12/14,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.58

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