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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.77, 22,294.38 and 7,454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.77, 22,294.38 and 7,454.59 is: 11,174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.77 : 22,294.38 = 7,454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.77/22,294.38 = 7,454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.77x = 22,294.38 × 7,454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.77x = 166,195,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,195,471.44/14,872.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,174.48

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