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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.95, 22,306.65 and 7,370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.95, 22,306.65 and 7,370.82 is: 11,052.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.95 : 22,306.65 = 7,370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.95/22,306.65 = 7,370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.95x = 22,306.65 × 7,370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.95x = 164,418,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,418,301.95/14,875.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.63

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