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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.36, 22,463.22 and 7,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.36, 22,463.22 and 7,182.44 is: 10,773.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.36 : 22,463.22 = 7,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.36/22,463.22 = 7,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.36x = 22,463.22 × 7,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.36x = 161,340,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,340,729.86/14,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.75

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