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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.62, 22,309.40 and 7,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.62, 22,309.40 and 7,109.90 is: 10,648.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.62 : 22,309.40 = 7,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.62/22,309.40 = 7,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.62x = 22,309.40 × 7,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.62x = 158,617,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,617,539.62/14,895.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,648.60

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