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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,853.34, 22,263.40 and 7,045.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,853.34, 22,263.40 and 7,045.75 is: 10,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,853.34 : 22,263.40 = 7,045.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,853.34/22,263.40 = 7,045.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,853.34x = 22,263.40 × 7,045.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,853.34x = 156,862,350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,862,350.55/14,853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,560.75

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