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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,846.90, 22,270.62 and 6,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,846.90, 22,270.62 and 6,947.24 is: 10,420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,846.90 : 22,270.62 = 6,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,846.90/22,270.62 = 6,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,846.90x = 22,270.62 × 6,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,846.90x = 154,719,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,719,342.09/14,846.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.99

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