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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,909.44, 22,366.89 and 7,118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,909.44, 22,366.89 and 7,118.25 is: 10,678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,909.44 : 22,366.89 = 7,118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,909.44/22,366.89 = 7,118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,909.44x = 22,366.89 × 7,118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,909.44x = 159,213,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,213,114.74/14,909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,678.68

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