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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.26, 22,307.13 and 7,471.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.26, 22,307.13 and 7,471.91 is: 11,207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.26 : 22,307.13 = 7,471.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.26/22,307.13 = 7,471.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.26x = 22,307.13 × 7,471.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.26x = 166,676,923.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,676,923.49/14,871.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,207.99

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