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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,826.78, 22,242.60 and 7,031.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,826.78, 22,242.60 and 7,031.34 is: 10,548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,826.78 : 22,242.60 = 7,031.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,826.78/22,242.60 = 7,031.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,826.78x = 22,242.60 × 7,031.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,826.78x = 156,395,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,395,283.08/14,826.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.16

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