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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.84, 22,297.62 and 7,470.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.84, 22,297.62 and 7,470.84 is: 11,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.84 : 22,297.62 = 7,470.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.84/22,297.62 = 7,470.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.84x = 22,297.62 × 7,470.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.84x = 166,581,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,581,951.40/14,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,207.95

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