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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.59, 22,285.98 and 7,450.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.59, 22,285.98 and 7,450.11 is: 11,177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.59 : 22,285.98 = 7,450.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.59/22,285.98 = 7,450.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.59x = 22,285.98 × 7,450.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.59x = 166,033,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,033,002.46/14,854.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,177.22

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