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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,785.89, 22,185.33 and 7,764.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,785.89, 22,185.33 and 7,764.27 is: 11,649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,785.89 : 22,185.33 = 7,764.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,785.89/22,185.33 = 7,764.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,785.89x = 22,185.33 × 7,764.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,785.89x = 172,252,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,252,892.16/14,785.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,649.82

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