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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,850, 22,245.84 and 7,432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,850, 22,245.84 and 7,432.56 is: 11,134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,850 : 22,245.84 = 7,432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,850/22,245.84 = 7,432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,850x = 22,245.84 × 7,432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,850x = 165,343,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,343,540.55/14,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,134.25

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