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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,829.54, 22,233.81 and 7,428.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,829.54, 22,233.81 and 7,428.72 is: 11,137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,829.54 : 22,233.81 = 7,428.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,829.54/22,233.81 = 7,428.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,829.54x = 22,233.81 × 7,428.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,829.54x = 165,168,749.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,168,749.02/14,829.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,137.82

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