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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,922.58, 22,388.74 and 7,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,922.58, 22,388.74 and 7,132 is: 10,700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,922.58 : 22,388.74 = 7,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,922.58/22,388.74 = 7,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,922.58x = 22,388.74 × 7,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,922.58x = 159,676,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,676,493.68/14,922.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.33

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