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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.76, 22,297.56 and 7,841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.76, 22,297.56 and 7,841.04 is: 11,768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.76 : 22,297.56 = 7,841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.76/22,297.56 = 7,841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.76x = 22,297.56 × 7,841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.76x = 174,836,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,836,059.86/14,855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,768.91

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