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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.60, 22,268.40 and 7,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.60, 22,268.40 and 7,055.20 is: 10,569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.60 : 22,268.40 = 7,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.60/22,268.40 = 7,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.60x = 22,268.40 × 7,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.60x = 157,108,015.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,108,015.68/14,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.98

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