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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,784.60, 22,176.90 and 7,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,784.60, 22,176.90 and 7,008.60 is: 10,512.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,784.60 : 22,176.90 = 7,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,784.60/22,176.90 = 7,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,784.60x = 22,176.90 × 7,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,784.60x = 155,429,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,429,021.34/14,784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.90

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