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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.70, 21,935.55 and 7,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.70, 21,935.55 and 7,229.30 is: 10,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.70 : 21,935.55 = 7,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.70/21,935.55 = 7,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.70x = 21,935.55 × 7,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.70x = 158,578,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,578,671.62/14,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,843.95

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