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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.28, 22,235.51 and 7,436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.28, 22,235.51 and 7,436.81 is: 11,138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.28 : 22,235.51 = 7,436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.28/22,235.51 = 7,436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.28x = 22,235.51 × 7,436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.28x = 165,361,337.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,361,337.30/14,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,138.99

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