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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.49, 22,494.59 and 6,884.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.49, 22,494.59 and 6,884.87 is: 10,325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.49 : 22,494.59 = 6,884.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.49/22,494.59 = 6,884.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.49x = 22,494.59 × 6,884.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.49x = 154,872,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,872,377.21/14,998.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.86

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