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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.16, 22,275.58 and 7,074.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.16, 22,275.58 and 7,074.44 is: 10,604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.16 : 22,275.58 = 7,074.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.16/22,275.58 = 7,074.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.16x = 22,275.58 × 7,074.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.16x = 157,587,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,587,254.18/14,860.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.68

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