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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.46, 22,312.17 and 7,111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.46, 22,312.17 and 7,111.74 is: 10,651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.46 : 22,312.17 = 7,111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.46/22,312.17 = 7,111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.46x = 22,312.17 × 7,111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.46x = 158,678,351.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,678,351.88/14,897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,651.37

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