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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,890.44, 22,295.66 and 7,855.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,890.44, 22,295.66 and 7,855.82 is: 11,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,890.44 : 22,295.66 = 7,855.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,890.44/22,295.66 = 7,855.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,890.44x = 22,295.66 × 7,855.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,890.44x = 175,150,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,150,540.98/14,890.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,762.62

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