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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.60, 22,226.40 and 7,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.60, 22,226.40 and 7,027.20 is: 10,528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.60 : 22,226.40 = 7,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.60/22,226.40 = 7,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.60x = 22,226.40 × 7,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.60x = 156,189,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,189,358.08/14,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.01

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