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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.96, 22,356.40 and 7,141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.96, 22,356.40 and 7,141.28 is: 10,695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.96 : 22,356.40 = 7,141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.96/22,356.40 = 7,141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.96x = 22,356.40 × 7,141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.96x = 159,653,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,653,312.19/14,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.63

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