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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.72, 22,465.44 and 7,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.72, 22,465.44 and 7,181.52 is: 10,774.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.72 : 22,465.44 = 7,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.72/22,465.44 = 7,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.72x = 22,465.44 × 7,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.72x = 161,336,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,336,006.67/14,973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,774.61

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