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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,857.65, 22,272.59 and 7,453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,857.65, 22,272.59 and 7,453.44 is: 11,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,857.65 : 22,272.59 = 7,453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,857.65/22,272.59 = 7,453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,857.65x = 22,272.59 × 7,453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,857.65x = 166,007,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,007,431.84/14,857.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,173.20

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