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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,659.60, 22,003.80 and 7,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,659.60, 22,003.80 and 7,272.40 is: 10,915.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.60 : 22,003.80 = 7,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.60/22,003.80 = 7,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.60x = 22,003.80 × 7,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.60x = 160,020,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,020,435.12/14,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,915.74

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