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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.96, 22,360.90 and 7,144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.96, 22,360.90 and 7,144.28 is: 10,700.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.96 : 22,360.90 = 7,144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.96/22,360.90 = 7,144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.96x = 22,360.90 × 7,144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.96x = 159,752,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,752,530.65/14,929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.13

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