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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.40, 22,311.14 and 7,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.40, 22,311.14 and 7,095.68 is: 10,638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.40 : 22,311.14 = 7,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.40/22,311.14 = 7,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.40x = 22,311.14 × 7,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.40x = 158,312,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,312,709.88/14,881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.29

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