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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.10, 22,282.59 and 7,457.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.10, 22,282.59 and 7,457.79 is: 11,186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.10 : 22,282.59 = 7,457.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.10/22,282.59 = 7,457.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.10x = 22,282.59 × 7,457.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.10x = 166,178,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,178,876.88/14,855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,186.65

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