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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,842.17, 22,263.54 and 6,940.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,842.17, 22,263.54 and 6,940.33 is: 10,410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842.17 : 22,263.54 = 6,940.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842.17/22,263.54 = 6,940.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842.17x = 22,263.54 × 6,940.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842.17x = 154,516,314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,516,314.57/14,842.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,410.63

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