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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,880.78, 22,310.24 and 7,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,880.78, 22,310.24 and 7,095.06 is: 10,637.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,880.78 : 22,310.24 = 7,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,880.78/22,310.24 = 7,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,880.78x = 22,310.24 × 7,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,880.78x = 158,292,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,292,491.41/14,880.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.38

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