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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.36, 22,464.72 and 7,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.36, 22,464.72 and 7,183.44 is: 10,775.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.36 : 22,464.72 = 7,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.36/22,464.72 = 7,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.36x = 22,464.72 × 7,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.36x = 161,373,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,373,968.24/14,976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,775.25

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