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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.67, 22,012.16 and 7,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.67, 22,012.16 and 7,273.40 is: 10,916.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.67 : 22,012.16 = 7,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.67/22,012.16 = 7,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.67x = 22,012.16 × 7,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.67x = 160,103,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,103,098.12/14,666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.12

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