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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.20, 22,277.04 and 7,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.20, 22,277.04 and 7,470 is: 11,187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.20 : 22,277.04 = 7,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.20/22,277.04 = 7,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.20x = 22,277.04 × 7,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.20x = 166,409,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,409,488.80/14,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,187.04

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