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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.20, 22,030.80 and 7,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.20, 22,030.80 and 7,292.80 is: 10,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.20 : 22,030.80 = 7,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.20/22,030.80 = 7,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.20x = 22,030.80 × 7,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.20x = 160,666,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,666,218.24/14,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.20

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