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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.14, 22,246.28 and 7,706.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.14, 22,246.28 and 7,706.93 is: 11,563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.14 : 22,246.28 = 7,706.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.14/22,246.28 = 7,706.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.14x = 22,246.28 × 7,706.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.14x = 171,450,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,450,372.95/14,827.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,563.28

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