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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.39, 22,293.77 and 7,368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.39, 22,293.77 and 7,368.68 is: 11,047.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.39 : 22,293.77 = 7,368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.39/22,293.77 = 7,368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.39x = 22,293.77 × 7,368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.39x = 164,275,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,275,550.61/14,870.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.16

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