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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.08, 22,273.68 and 7,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.08, 22,273.68 and 7,052.96 is: 10,583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.08 : 22,273.68 = 7,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.08/22,273.68 = 7,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.08x = 22,273.68 × 7,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.08x = 157,095,374.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,095,374.09/14,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.03

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