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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.84, 22,352.76 and 7,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.84, 22,352.76 and 7,086.96 is: 10,630.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.84 : 22,352.76 = 7,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.84/22,352.76 = 7,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.84x = 22,352.76 × 7,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.84x = 158,413,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,413,116.01/14,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.44

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