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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733, 22,069.94 and 7,315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733, 22,069.94 and 7,315.02 is: 10,957.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733 : 22,069.94 = 7,315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733/22,069.94 = 7,315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733x = 22,069.94 × 7,315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733x = 161,442,015.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,442,015.92/14,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,957.85

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