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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.42, 22,434.56 and 7,457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.42, 22,434.56 and 7,457.32 is: 11,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.42 : 22,434.56 = 7,457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.42/22,434.56 = 7,457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.42x = 22,434.56 × 7,457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.42x = 167,301,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,301,692.98/14,976.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.01

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