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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.93, 22,327.29 and 7,476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.93, 22,327.29 and 7,476.40 is: 11,222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.93 : 22,327.29 = 7,476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.93/22,327.29 = 7,476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.93x = 22,327.29 × 7,476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.93x = 166,927,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,927,695.14/14,873.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,222.84

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