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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.33, 22,266.77 and 6,942.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.33, 22,266.77 and 6,942.47 is: 10,413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.33 : 22,266.77 = 6,942.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.33/22,266.77 = 6,942.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.33x = 22,266.77 × 6,942.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.33x = 154,586,429.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,586,429.71/14,844.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,413.84

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