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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,889.62, 22,334.93 and 7,490.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,889.62, 22,334.93 and 7,490.04 is: 11,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,889.62 : 22,334.93 = 7,490.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,889.62/22,334.93 = 7,490.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,889.62x = 22,334.93 × 7,490.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,889.62x = 167,289,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,289,481.65/14,889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,235.31

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