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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.44, 22,330.13 and 7,486.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.44, 22,330.13 and 7,486.85 is: 11,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.44 : 22,330.13 = 7,486.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.44/22,330.13 = 7,486.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.44x = 22,330.13 × 7,486.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.44x = 167,182,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,182,352.18/14,886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,230.52

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