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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.23, 22,053.43 and 7,204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.23, 22,053.43 and 7,204.58 is: 10,805.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.23 : 22,053.43 = 7,204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.23/22,053.43 = 7,204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.23x = 22,053.43 × 7,204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.23x = 158,885,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,885,700.71/14,704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,805.44

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