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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.19, 22,333.22 and 6,997.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.19, 22,333.22 and 6,997.94 is: 10,493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.19 : 22,333.22 = 6,997.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.19/22,333.22 = 6,997.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.19x = 22,333.22 × 6,997.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.19x = 156,286,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,286,554.41/14,893.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.83

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