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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.44, 22,303.68 and 7,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.44, 22,303.68 and 7,073.68 is: 10,611.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.44 : 22,303.68 = 7,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.44/22,303.68 = 7,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.44x = 22,303.68 × 7,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.44x = 157,769,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,769,095.14/14,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,611.72

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