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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.16, 22,274.08 and 7,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.16, 22,274.08 and 7,073.44 is: 10,603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.16 : 22,274.08 = 7,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.16/22,274.08 = 7,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.16x = 22,274.08 × 7,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.16x = 157,554,368.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,554,368.44/14,859.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.18

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