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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.81, 22,435.11 and 7,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.81, 22,435.11 and 7,457.70 is: 11,171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.81 : 22,435.11 = 7,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.81/22,435.11 = 7,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.81x = 22,435.11 × 7,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.81x = 167,314,319.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,314,319.85/14,976.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.56

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