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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.45, 22,481.25 and 6,983.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.45, 22,481.25 and 6,983.42 is: 10,466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.45 : 22,481.25 = 6,983.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.45/22,481.25 = 6,983.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.45x = 22,481.25 × 6,983.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.45x = 156,995,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,995,898.47/14,999.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.78

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