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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.68, 22,201.86 and 7,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.68, 22,201.86 and 7,004.28 is: 10,511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.68 : 22,201.86 = 7,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.68/22,201.86 = 7,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.68x = 22,201.86 × 7,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.68x = 155,508,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,508,043.96/14,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,511.08

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