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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.82, 22,304.45 and 7,469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.82, 22,304.45 and 7,469.47 is: 11,204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.82 : 22,304.45 = 7,469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.82/22,304.45 = 7,469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.82x = 22,304.45 × 7,469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.82x = 166,602,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,602,420.14/14,868.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,204.82

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