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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,517.92, 21,778.80 and 7,122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,517.92, 21,778.80 and 7,122.62 is: 10,684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,517.92 : 21,778.80 = 7,122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,517.92/21,778.80 = 7,122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,517.92x = 21,778.80 × 7,122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,517.92x = 155,122,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,122,116.46/14,517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,684.87

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