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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.48, 22,150.68 and 7,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,779.48, 22,150.68 and 7,386 is: 11,069.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,779.48 : 22,150.68 = 7,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,779.48/22,150.68 = 7,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,779.48x = 22,150.68 × 7,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,779.48x = 163,604,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,604,922.48/14,779.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.73

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