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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.64, 22,294.36 and 7,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.64, 22,294.36 and 7,459.28 is: 11,192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.64 : 22,294.36 = 7,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.64/22,294.36 = 7,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.64x = 22,294.36 × 7,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.64x = 166,299,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,299,873.66/14,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.13

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