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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,828.25, 22,247.55 and 7,431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,828.25, 22,247.55 and 7,431.06 is: 11,149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,828.25 : 22,247.55 = 7,431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,828.25/22,247.55 = 7,431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,828.25x = 22,247.55 × 7,431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,828.25x = 165,322,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,322,878.90/14,828.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,149.18

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