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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,857.52, 22,298.58 and 7,464.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,857.52, 22,298.58 and 7,464.11 is: 11,202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,857.52 : 22,298.58 = 7,464.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,857.52/22,298.58 = 7,464.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,857.52x = 22,298.58 × 7,464.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,857.52x = 166,438,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,438,942.47/14,857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,202.34

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