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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,879.48, 22,295.50 and 7,859.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,879.48, 22,295.50 and 7,859.24 is: 11,776.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,879.48 : 22,295.50 = 7,859.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,879.48/22,295.50 = 7,859.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,879.48x = 22,295.50 × 7,859.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,879.48x = 175,225,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,225,685.42/14,879.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,776.33

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