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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,818, 22,237.92 and 7,026.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,818, 22,237.92 and 7,026.82 is: 10,545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,818 : 22,237.92 = 7,026.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,818/22,237.92 = 7,026.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,818x = 22,237.92 × 7,026.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,818x = 156,261,861.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,261,861.01/14,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.41

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