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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.08, 22,329.10 and 7,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.08, 22,329.10 and 7,071.20 is: 10,606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.08 : 22,329.10 = 7,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.08/22,329.10 = 7,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.08x = 22,329.10 × 7,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.08x = 157,893,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,893,531.92/14,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.79

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