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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.65, 22,298.63 and 7,470.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.65, 22,298.63 and 7,470.05 is: 11,203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.65 : 22,298.63 = 7,470.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.65/22,298.63 = 7,470.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.65x = 22,298.63 × 7,470.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.65x = 166,571,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,571,843.68/14,867.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,203.65

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