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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.08, 22,281.18 and 7,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.08, 22,281.18 and 7,057.96 is: 10,590.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.08 : 22,281.18 = 7,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.08/22,281.18 = 7,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.08x = 22,281.18 × 7,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.08x = 157,259,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,259,677.19/14,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.53

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