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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,882.86, 22,324.80 and 7,483.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,882.86, 22,324.80 and 7,483.29 is: 11,225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,882.86 : 22,324.80 = 7,483.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,882.86/22,324.80 = 7,483.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,882.86x = 22,324.80 × 7,483.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,882.86x = 167,062,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,062,896.94/14,882.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,225.19

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