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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873, 22,292.64 and 6,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873, 22,292.64 and 6,966.08 is: 10,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873 : 22,292.64 = 6,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873/22,292.64 = 6,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873x = 22,292.64 × 6,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873x = 155,292,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,292,313.65/14,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.22

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