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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.65, 22,280.09 and 7,458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.65, 22,280.09 and 7,458.44 is: 11,180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.65 : 22,280.09 = 7,458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.65/22,280.09 = 7,458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.65x = 22,280.09 × 7,458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.65x = 166,174,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,174,714.46/14,862.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.69

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