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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.28, 22,273.92 and 7,053.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.28, 22,273.92 and 7,053.84 is: 10,580.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.28 : 22,273.92 = 7,053.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.28/22,273.92 = 7,053.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.28x = 22,273.92 × 7,053.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.28x = 157,116,667.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,116,667.85/14,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,580.76

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