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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.60, 22,406.76 and 7,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.60, 22,406.76 and 7,144 is: 10,718.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.60 : 22,406.76 = 7,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.60/22,406.76 = 7,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.60x = 22,406.76 × 7,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.60x = 160,073,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,073,893.44/14,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,718.32

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