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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.84, 22,236.30 and 7,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.84, 22,236.30 and 7,035.96 is: 10,547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.84 : 22,236.30 = 7,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.84/22,236.30 = 7,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.84x = 22,236.30 × 7,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.84x = 156,453,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,453,717.35/14,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.79

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