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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,796, 22,204.94 and 7,004.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,796, 22,204.94 and 7,004.81 is: 10,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,796 : 22,204.94 = 7,004.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,796/22,204.94 = 7,004.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,796x = 22,204.94 × 7,004.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,796x = 155,541,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,541,406.25/14,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.40

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