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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.60, 21,989.64 and 7,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.60, 21,989.64 and 7,266.08 is: 10,900.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.60 : 21,989.64 = 7,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.60/21,989.64 = 7,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.60x = 21,989.64 × 7,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.60x = 159,778,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,778,483.41/14,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.73

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