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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.40, 22,466.10 and 7,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.40, 22,466.10 and 7,182.20 is: 10,773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.40 : 22,466.10 = 7,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.40/22,466.10 = 7,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.40x = 22,466.10 × 7,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.40x = 161,356,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,356,023.42/14,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.30

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