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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,606.58, 21,893.42 and 7,195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,606.58, 21,893.42 and 7,195.34 is: 10,784.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,606.58 : 21,893.42 = 7,195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,606.58/21,893.42 = 7,195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,606.58x = 21,893.42 × 7,195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,606.58x = 157,530,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,530,600.66/14,606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,784.91

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