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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.82, 22,298.45 and 7,465.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.82, 22,298.45 and 7,465.47 is: 11,198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.82 : 22,298.45 = 7,465.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.82/22,298.45 = 7,465.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.82x = 22,298.45 × 7,465.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.82x = 166,468,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,468,372.19/14,864.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,198.82

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