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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.72, 22,267.03 and 7,823.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.72, 22,267.03 and 7,823.91 is: 11,740.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.72 : 22,267.03 = 7,823.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.72/22,267.03 = 7,823.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.72x = 22,267.03 × 7,823.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.72x = 174,215,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,215,238.69/14,838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.58

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