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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,884.60, 22,326.90 and 7,108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,884.60, 22,326.90 and 7,108.60 is: 10,662.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,884.60 : 22,326.90 = 7,108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,884.60/22,326.90 = 7,108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,884.60x = 22,326.90 × 7,108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,884.60x = 158,713,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,713,001.34/14,884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,662.90

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