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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.96, 22,268.36 and 7,050.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.96, 22,268.36 and 7,050.14 is: 10,576.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.96 : 22,268.36 = 7,050.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.96/22,268.36 = 7,050.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.96x = 22,268.36 × 7,050.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.96x = 156,995,055.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,995,055.57/14,843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,576.36

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