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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.96, 22,271.36 and 7,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.96, 22,271.36 and 7,052.14 is: 10,579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.96 : 22,271.36 = 7,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.96/22,271.36 = 7,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.96x = 22,271.36 × 7,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.96x = 157,060,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,060,748.71/14,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,579.36

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