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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878.58, 22,306.93 and 7,092.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878.58, 22,306.93 and 7,092.86 is: 10,634.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878.58 : 22,306.93 = 7,092.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878.58/22,306.93 = 7,092.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878.58x = 22,306.93 × 7,092.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878.58x = 158,219,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,219,802.25/14,878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,634.07

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