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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,887.60, 22,304.40 and 7,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,887.60, 22,304.40 and 7,079.20 is: 10,605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,887.60 : 22,304.40 = 7,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,887.60/22,304.40 = 7,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,887.60x = 22,304.40 × 7,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,887.60x = 157,897,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,897,308.48/14,887.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.96

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