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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,879.17, 22,307.82 and 7,093.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,879.17, 22,307.82 and 7,093.45 is: 10,634.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,879.17 : 22,307.82 = 7,093.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,879.17/22,307.82 = 7,093.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,879.17x = 22,307.82 × 7,093.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,879.17x = 158,239,405.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,239,405.78/14,879.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,634.96

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