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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.02, 22,272.48 and 7,477.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.02, 22,272.48 and 7,477.58 is: 11,199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.02 : 22,272.48 = 7,477.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.02/22,272.48 = 7,477.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.02x = 22,272.48 × 7,477.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.02x = 166,544,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,544,251.00/14,871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,199.25

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