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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,770.59, 22,164.17 and 7,844.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,770.59, 22,164.17 and 7,844.91 is: 11,771.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,770.59 : 22,164.17 = 7,844.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,770.59/22,164.17 = 7,844.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,770.59x = 22,164.17 × 7,844.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,770.59x = 173,875,879.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,875,879.65/14,770.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,771.76

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