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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.40, 21,929.70 and 7,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.40, 21,929.70 and 7,225.40 is: 10,835.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.40 : 21,929.70 = 7,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.40/21,929.70 = 7,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.40x = 21,929.70 × 7,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.40x = 158,450,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,450,854.38/14,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.43

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