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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,812.32, 22,228.08 and 7,029.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,812.32, 22,228.08 and 7,029.92 is: 10,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,812.32 : 22,228.08 = 7,029.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,812.32/22,228.08 = 7,029.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,812.32x = 22,228.08 × 7,029.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,812.32x = 156,261,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,261,624.15/14,812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.44

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