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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.96, 22,269.86 and 7,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.96, 22,269.86 and 7,051.14 is: 10,577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.96 : 22,269.86 = 7,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.96/22,269.86 = 7,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.96x = 22,269.86 × 7,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.96x = 157,027,900.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,027,900.64/14,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,577.86

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