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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.72, 22,303.50 and 7,844.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.72, 22,303.50 and 7,844.94 is: 11,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.72 : 22,303.50 = 7,844.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.72/22,303.50 = 7,844.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.72x = 22,303.50 × 7,844.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.72x = 174,969,619.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,969,619.29/14,859.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,774.76

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