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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.33, 22,268.27 and 6,943.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.33, 22,268.27 and 6,943.47 is: 10,415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.33 : 22,268.27 = 6,943.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.33/22,268.27 = 6,943.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.33x = 22,268.27 × 6,943.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.33x = 154,619,064.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,619,064.70/14,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,415.33

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