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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.49, 21,993.93 and 7,256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.49, 21,993.93 and 7,256.28 is: 10,886.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.49 : 21,993.93 = 7,256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.49/21,993.93 = 7,256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.49x = 21,993.93 × 7,256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.49x = 159,594,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,594,196.86/14,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,886.00

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