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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.32, 22,285.80 and 7,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.32, 22,285.80 and 7,463.44 is: 11,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.32 : 22,285.80 = 7,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.32/22,285.80 = 7,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.32x = 22,285.80 × 7,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.32x = 166,328,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,328,731.15/14,864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,189.80

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