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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.02, 22,273.98 and 7,478.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.02, 22,273.98 and 7,478.58 is: 11,200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.02 : 22,273.98 = 7,478.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.02/22,273.98 = 7,478.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.02x = 22,273.98 × 7,478.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.02x = 166,577,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,577,741.35/14,872.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.75

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