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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.95, 22,306.89 and 7,108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.95, 22,306.89 and 7,108.23 is: 10,646.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.95 : 22,306.89 = 7,108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.95/22,306.89 = 7,108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.95x = 22,306.89 × 7,108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.95x = 158,562,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,562,504.70/14,893.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,646.10

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