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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,823.92, 22,225.39 and 7,423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,823.92, 22,225.39 and 7,423.07 is: 11,129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,823.92 : 22,225.39 = 7,423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,823.92/22,225.39 = 7,423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,823.92x = 22,225.39 × 7,423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,823.92x = 164,980,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,980,625.75/14,823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,129.35

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