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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.73, 22,323.11 and 7,482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.73, 22,323.11 and 7,482.16 is: 11,223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.73 : 22,323.11 = 7,482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.73/22,323.11 = 7,482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.73x = 22,323.11 × 7,482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.73x = 167,024,987.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,024,987.73/14,881.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,223.49

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