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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.08, 22,293.48 and 7,071.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.08, 22,293.48 and 7,071.68 is: 10,607.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.08 : 22,293.48 = 7,071.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.08/22,293.48 = 7,071.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.08x = 22,293.48 × 7,071.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.08x = 157,652,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,652,356.65/14,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.69

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