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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.99, 22,273.77 and 7,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.99, 22,273.77 and 7,844.72 is: 11,754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.99 : 22,273.77 = 7,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.99/22,273.77 = 7,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.99x = 22,273.77 × 7,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.99x = 174,731,488.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,731,488.99/14,864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,754.56

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