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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.28, 22,278.42 and 7,056.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.28, 22,278.42 and 7,056.84 is: 10,585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.28 : 22,278.42 = 7,056.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.28/22,278.42 = 7,056.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.28x = 22,278.42 × 7,056.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.28x = 157,215,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,215,245.39/14,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.26

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