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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,788.32, 22,188.24 and 7,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,788.32, 22,188.24 and 7,003.68 is: 10,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,788.32 : 22,188.24 = 7,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,788.32/22,188.24 = 7,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,788.32x = 22,188.24 × 7,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,788.32x = 155,399,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,399,332.72/14,788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.25

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