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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.31, 22,333.40 and 6,998.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.31, 22,333.40 and 6,998.07 is: 10,494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.31 : 22,333.40 = 6,998.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.31/22,333.40 = 6,998.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.31x = 22,333.40 × 6,998.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.31x = 156,290,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,290,696.54/14,893.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.02

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