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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.73, 22,413.27 and 6,933.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.73, 22,413.27 and 6,933.74 is: 10,396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.73 : 22,413.27 = 6,933.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.73/22,413.27 = 6,933.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.73x = 22,413.27 × 6,933.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.73x = 155,407,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,407,700.66/14,947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.74

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