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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.81, 22,300.43 and 7,470.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.81, 22,300.43 and 7,470.09 is: 11,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.81 : 22,300.43 = 7,470.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.81/22,300.43 = 7,470.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.81x = 22,300.43 × 7,470.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.81x = 166,586,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,586,181.79/14,870.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,202.23

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