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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,853.77, 22,292.96 and 7,460.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,853.77, 22,292.96 and 7,460.34 is: 11,196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,853.77 : 22,292.96 = 7,460.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,853.77/22,292.96 = 7,460.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,853.77x = 22,292.96 × 7,460.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,853.77x = 166,313,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,313,023.90/14,853.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,196.69

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