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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.03, 22,456.67 and 6,966.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.03, 22,456.67 and 6,966.97 is: 10,442.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.03 : 22,456.67 = 6,966.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.03/22,456.67 = 6,966.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.03x = 22,456.67 × 6,966.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.03x = 156,454,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,454,833.91/14,983.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,442.14

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