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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.82, 22,286.55 and 7,463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.82, 22,286.55 and 7,463.94 is: 11,190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.82 : 22,286.55 = 7,463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.82/22,286.55 = 7,463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.82x = 22,286.55 × 7,463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.82x = 166,345,472.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,345,472.01/14,864.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,190.55

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