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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,941.57, 22,382.30 and 6,925.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,941.57, 22,382.30 and 6,925.11 is: 10,373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,941.57 : 22,382.30 = 6,925.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,941.57/22,382.30 = 6,925.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,941.57x = 22,382.30 × 6,925.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,941.57x = 154,999,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,999,906.87/14,941.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.74

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