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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.60, 21,939.90 and 7,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.60, 21,939.90 and 7,228.20 is: 10,842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.60 : 21,939.90 = 7,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.60/21,939.90 = 7,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.60x = 21,939.90 × 7,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.60x = 158,585,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,585,985.18/14,626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.30

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