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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.85, 22,394.60 and 7,034.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.85, 22,394.60 and 7,034.65 is: 10,542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.85 : 22,394.60 = 7,034.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.85/22,394.60 = 7,034.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.85x = 22,394.60 × 7,034.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.85x = 157,538,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,538,127.90/14,942.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.71

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