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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,888.32, 22,332.48 and 7,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,888.32, 22,332.48 and 7,073.44 is: 10,610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,888.32 : 22,332.48 = 7,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,888.32/22,332.48 = 7,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,888.32x = 22,332.48 × 7,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,888.32x = 157,967,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,967,457.33/14,888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.16

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