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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.29, 22,251.91 and 7,439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.29, 22,251.91 and 7,439.41 is: 11,141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.29 : 22,251.91 = 7,439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.29/22,251.91 = 7,439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.29x = 22,251.91 × 7,439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.29x = 165,541,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,541,081.77/14,858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,141.33

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