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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.72, 22,265.30 and 7,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.72, 22,265.30 and 7,451.28 is: 11,178.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.72 : 22,265.30 = 7,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.72/22,265.30 = 7,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.72x = 22,265.30 × 7,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.72x = 165,904,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,904,984.58/14,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,178.29

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