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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838, 22,259.52 and 7,042.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838, 22,259.52 and 7,042.56 is: 10,565.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838 : 22,259.52 = 7,042.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838/22,259.52 = 7,042.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838x = 22,259.52 × 7,042.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838x = 156,764,005.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,764,005.17/14,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,565.04

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