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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.43, 22,001.36 and 7,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.43, 22,001.36 and 7,268.02 is: 10,905.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.43 : 22,001.36 = 7,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.43/22,001.36 = 7,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.43x = 22,001.36 × 7,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.43x = 159,906,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,906,233.16/14,663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.10

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