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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.90, 22,467.51 and 7,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.90, 22,467.51 and 7,179.30 is: 10,769.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.90 : 22,467.51 = 7,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.90/22,467.51 = 7,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.90x = 22,467.51 × 7,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.90x = 161,300,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,300,994.54/14,976.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.99

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