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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.78, 22,316.94 and 7,476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.78, 22,316.94 and 7,476.34 is: 11,220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.78 : 22,316.94 = 7,476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.78/22,316.94 = 7,476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.78x = 22,316.94 × 7,476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.78x = 166,849,031.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,849,031.20/14,869.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,220.68

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