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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.30, 22,077.45 and 7,806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.30, 22,077.45 and 7,806.30 is: 11,709.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.30 : 22,077.45 = 7,806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.30/22,077.45 = 7,806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.30x = 22,077.45 × 7,806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.30x = 172,343,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,343,197.94/14,718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,709.45

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