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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.94, 22,296.57 and 7,933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.94, 22,296.57 and 7,933.66 is: 11,901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.94 : 22,296.57 = 7,933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.94/22,296.57 = 7,933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.94x = 22,296.57 × 7,933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.94x = 176,893,405.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,893,405.55/14,862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.64

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