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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.46, 22,112.31 and 7,357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.46, 22,112.31 and 7,357.19 is: 11,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.46 : 22,112.31 = 7,357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.46/22,112.31 = 7,357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.46x = 22,112.31 × 7,357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.46x = 162,684,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,684,355.45/14,750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.10

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