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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,857.40, 22,280.70 and 7,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,857.40, 22,280.70 and 7,459.40 is: 11,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,857.40 : 22,280.70 = 7,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,857.40/22,280.70 = 7,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,857.40x = 22,280.70 × 7,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,857.40x = 166,200,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,200,653.58/14,857.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,186.39

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