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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.40, 22,301.70 and 7,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.40, 22,301.70 and 7,473.40 is: 11,207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.40 : 22,301.70 = 7,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.40/22,301.70 = 7,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.40x = 22,301.70 × 7,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.40x = 166,669,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,669,524.78/14,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,207.39

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