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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.49, 22,277.52 and 7,847.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.49, 22,277.52 and 7,847.22 is: 11,758.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.49 : 22,277.52 = 7,847.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.49/22,277.52 = 7,847.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.49x = 22,277.52 × 7,847.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.49x = 174,816,600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,816,600.49/14,867.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,758.31

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