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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.12, 22,423.88 and 7,454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.12, 22,423.88 and 7,454.74 is: 11,183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.12 : 22,423.88 = 7,454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.12/22,423.88 = 7,454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.12x = 22,423.88 × 7,454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.12x = 167,164,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,164,195.19/14,947.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,183.71

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