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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.25, 22,264.07 and 7,457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.25, 22,264.07 and 7,457.04 is: 11,171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.25 : 22,264.07 = 7,457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.25/22,264.07 = 7,457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.25x = 22,264.07 × 7,457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.25x = 166,024,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,024,023.27/14,861.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.61

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