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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.67, 22,468.37 and 7,185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.67, 22,468.37 and 7,185.09 is: 10,779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.67 : 22,468.37 = 7,185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.67/22,468.37 = 7,185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.67x = 22,468.37 × 7,185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.67x = 161,437,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,437,260.60/14,975.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,779.97

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