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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.60, 22,271.40 and 7,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.60, 22,271.40 and 7,071.60 is: 10,607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.60 : 22,271.40 = 7,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.60/22,271.40 = 7,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.60x = 22,271.40 × 7,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.60x = 157,494,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,494,432.24/14,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.40

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