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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,839.72, 22,268.53 and 7,824.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,839.72, 22,268.53 and 7,824.91 is: 11,742.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,839.72 : 22,268.53 = 7,824.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,839.72/22,268.53 = 7,824.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,839.72x = 22,268.53 × 7,824.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,839.72x = 174,249,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,249,243.08/14,839.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,742.08

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