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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.28, 22,281.42 and 7,058.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.28, 22,281.42 and 7,058.84 is: 10,588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.28 : 22,281.42 = 7,058.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.28/22,281.42 = 7,058.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.28x = 22,281.42 × 7,058.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.28x = 157,280,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,280,978.75/14,854.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.26

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