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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.99, 22,495.34 and 6,885.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.99, 22,495.34 and 6,885.38 is: 10,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.99 : 22,495.34 = 6,885.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.99/22,495.34 = 6,885.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.99x = 22,495.34 × 6,885.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.99x = 154,888,817.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,888,817.23/14,998.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.62

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