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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.92, 22,439.81 and 7,460.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.92, 22,439.81 and 7,460.82 is: 11,176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.92 : 22,439.81 = 7,460.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.92/22,439.81 = 7,460.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.92x = 22,439.81 × 7,460.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.92x = 167,419,383.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,419,383.24/14,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,176.25

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