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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.23, 22,451.04 and 7,174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.23, 22,451.04 and 7,174.22 is: 10,761.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.23 : 22,451.04 = 7,174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.23/22,451.04 = 7,174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.23x = 22,451.04 × 7,174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.23x = 161,068,587.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,068,587.93/14,967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.42

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